I made a few packing mistakes on my first Costa Rica trip and learned which essentials to pack next time, from beauty ...

“Locals are punished, but big resorts keep building.” This issue resonates deeply with expats and tourists, who are drawn to Costa Rica’s eco-friendly reputation but increasingly scrutinize its ...

There are a couple of local airlines that fly countrywide. The official national language of Costa Rica is Spanish, and it has been since the Spanish colonization in the 16th century. English is ...

The two vessels had been trafficking hundreds of enslaved Africans when a navigational error led them astray. They sank off the coast of Costa Rica in the 18th century ...

The best Airbnbs in Costa Rica provide a range of unforgettable ... inviting them to embrace the local mantra of pura vida (“pure life”). Unlike other treehouses, this one features modern ...