Costa Rica is a Central American treasure, well-known for its gorgeous beaches, verdant jungles and welcoming residents. It’s ideal for anybody wishing to soak up some rays and discover varied ...

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Playas del Coco lies in the Gulf of Papagayo and spreads across 3 kilometers. It is located in Guanacaste, on the North Pacific side of Costa Rica, 243 kilometers from San Jose and 27 kilometers from ...

In terms of sheer natural beauty and variety, Costa Rica is a white unicorn of sorts. The country has everything from dense rainforests and high volcanic peaks to dry tundra and gushing rivers, all of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ezequiel Becerra/Getty When I began planning my trip to Costa Rica in September, the country was only admitting travelers from a ...

Costa Rica's tropical location near the equator blesses it with warm temperatures year-round, two distinct seasons, and a remarkable patchwork of microclimates. Whether you're planning a beach holiday ...

I need to report that I recently found a slice of paradise. Seriously. So much so that it has brought me to the area twice in a two-year span. And while Jamaica is obviously the icon of Caribbean ...

Following the death of an American surfer in Costa Rica, many are wondering if it's still safe to visit. Here's what ...

It’s not quite dawn when my tour group is allowed to step onto the beach at Playa Ostional to see a huge arribada, an arrival of olive ridley sea turtles. We almost make a huge faux pas. Several of us ...

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Despite only being the size of West Virginia, Costa Rica is the land of plenty. It literally translates to "rich coast." Christopher Columbus reportedly discovered it in 1502. But the only person who ...