I long wondered why everyone raved about the small Latin American country—then my first visit turned into a new lease on life ...

Blessed with staggering tropical forests that roll down to equally dramatic coastlines, it's no wonder pura vida-the Costa Rican catchphrase for appreciation, relaxation, and blissed-out simplicity-is ...

Costa Rica's Corcovado National Park is the perfect destination for families seeking adventure. Here's what to know.

After years of dismissing photo-mode camera traps, a wildlife photographer in Costa Rica discovers the power of DSLR traps ...

Costa Rica’s Constitutional Court on Tuesday ordered the government of Rodrigo Chaves to release Asian migrants deported by the Trump administration who have been held in a temporary shelter in ...

Costa Rica took a big step forward, by officially joining the U.S. Global Entry program, a move set to make travel smoother for Costa Ricans and Americans alike. U.S. Homeland Security Secretary ...

In 1978, renowned ecologist Dan Janzen jumped into a ravine in Costa Rica, broke three ribs, and spent the first month of the rainy season watching the tropical dry forest from inside a shack. At ...

Mexico and Costa Rica get set to duke it out for first place in Group A of the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup, when they meet in the final match of the opening round on Sunday night.

Calling all adventure enthusiasts! Costa Rica is a bucket list destination that needs to be top of your travel list. Known for its lush rainforests, incredible wildlife (hello, sloths and toucans!) ...

Close up of tapir head wiggling his nose and looking around picking leaves from a branch, on a sunny day.

In Costa Rica, Father’s Day is celebrated every third Sunday in June, and in 2025, it will fall on Sunday, June 15th. Although it is not a mandatory paid holiday like Mother’s Day or Independence Day, ...