This Central American gem is abounding in rugged terrain and rainforests. It’s the ultimate postcard destination with ...

Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast is an entirely different experience from its Pacific counterpart, in both atmosphere and wave options. If the Pacific side is characterized by playful beachbreaks ...

Playa Tortuguero is on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast ... that's what draws visitors who are after surfing and swimming with a side of nightlife. There are plenty of places to go out here, from ...

SUMMARY Belongs on List? Yes No Inside the Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast, the quiet fishing town of Manzanillo is postcard worthy. Cerulean waters, scenic ...

Welcome to Costa Rica. I grew up in Costa Rica ... in the country and the home of the Chorotega people. On the Caribbean side of the country, you’ll find the freshwater canals and serene ...

In Costa Rica, pura vida is a way of life. There's a guessable translation – "pure life" or "simple life" – but it's only by visiting the country, with your feet on the ground and your senses ...

and Costa Rica's forests burst with green foliage. While planning your trip, keep in mind that the weather varies by region. In the thick forests of the Caribbean Sea coast and Northern Plains ...

In general, tap water is safe to drink in Costa Rica. However, in more rural areas – like the Caribbean side or the southern region – it’s best to stick to bottled water. Although the ...