Costa Rica is itself in many ways a paradise, but this laid-back farming town offers an underrated escape, complete with ...

One of the most exciting birds to spot in Costa Rica is the toucan. With their huge colorful beaks and quirky personalities, ...

Costa Rica is a popular retirement destination for U.S. citizens due to its low cost of living, proximity to the U.S. and beautiful natural scenery. Costa Rican towns offer retirees a range of ...

The best Airbnbs in Costa Rica cater to families, couples and groups seeking a more intimate experience away from the crowds.

"Surfistas Locales", the Costa Rican organization that could have easily become a gang yet chose a path to organize the local ...

Marine archaeologists have discovered that two shipwrecks in Costa Rica that were previously believed to be pirate ships are ...

According to the Ostional Wildlife National Refuge, this is one of the only places in Costa Rica where you can observe sea turtles nesting during the entire year. South of Tamarindo, the town of ...

Welcome to Costa Rica. I grew up in Costa Rica ... The laid-back beach towns that dot this part of the Pacific coast include Nosara, a mecca for surfing and yoga, and my favorite, the lesser ...

Although Costa Rica is small, getting from one end of the ... Taxis are the most convenient way of getting around popular cities and towns. City taxis are metered; make sure the driver turns ...