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With landscapes ranging from dense jungles to active volcanoes to stunning white sand beaches, Costa Rica is a favorite amongst travelers for its spectacular scenery and laid-back "pura vida" ...

Between this compact country’s 300 beaches, healing hot springs, record-breaking biodiversity, and adrenaline-inducing activities, you’ll never be bored. As a result of volcanic activity, thermal ...

Renting a car and driving in Costa Rica is one of the best ways to see the different regions of the country. From the beaches in Guanacaste to the Monteverde cloud forest, Manuel Antonio National Park ...

So, you are in Costa Rica and it is raining. Well, first it shouldn’t be a surprise since the rainy season typically extends from May into November. You are bound to come across some rainy days. And ...

Are you looking for the best things to do in Uvita, Costa Rica? Uvita is somewhat of a hidden gem located on the southern ...

As one of the top destinations for couples, Costa Rica takes love and romance to another level. You and your significant other will be spoiled for choice. Costa Rica offers relaxation, adventure, ...

Watch a Costa Rican sunset from a Pacific Ocean-side bungalow. Search for sloths from a covered canoe. Zipline through the ...

Costa Rica can be considered a paradise for many reasons. It’s home to more than 800 miles of coastline bordering the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, more than 50% of the country is made up of ...

Ever since Costa Rica enacted legislation in 2021 allowing superyachts to charter, the country’s 800 miles of tropical coastline have attracted cruisers craving something new and different. Costa Rica ...

There’s nothing quite like spending time off with family or friends while enjoying cultural and artistic activities, such as exhibitions, concerts, cinema, and dance presentations. 1. Exhibition “Rojo ...

A country so lush over half of it is blanketed in forest, Costa Rica sets the bar sky high as far as outdoor destinations are concerned. It’s bordered by Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the south ...