Costa Rica is a quaint country within Central America that borders Nicaragua and Panama. Although many travelers mistake it for one, Costa Rica is technically not an island. On the west side of the ...

Costa Rica might be small, but it packs in two completely different worlds. The Pacific coast is known for golden-sand beaches and fiery sunsets. The Carribean brings lush rainforests and raw natural ...

Carrie Haverfield, of Boulder, took her first trip to Costa Rica a decade ago after researching destinations that were safe for solo travelers and that fit her budget. She swam in hot springs bordered ...

It is no secret that Costa Rica is a place of stunning natural beauty full of endless amazing waterfalls. Some that are hidden and off the beaten path and others that are so popular they attract ...

For total seclusion, Playa Quesera on the Nicoya Peninsula is one of Costa Rica’s most magical hidden gems. Accessed via the Curú Wildlife Refuge, either by a short boat journey or a two-hour hike, ...

A Costa Rica family vacation has rightfully earned a spot on many nature and animal-loving family’s bucket lists. But what are the best things to do in Costa Rica with kids? Trips to Costa Rica for ...

Over the last few years, the small Central American nation of Costa Rica has earned a reputation for its easy going, pura vida sensibility. It's a place with something for everyone — though the ...

If you haven’t visited Costa Rica during the rainy season, you may be apprehensive about traveling at this time of year. Thoughts of being inside all day, missing out on exploring its world-famous ...

Go beyond the usual tourist hot spots and rub shoulders with the locals at these Costa Rica destinations. Kryssia Campos / Getty Images With more than 25 percent of its land comprised of national ...

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