Costa Rica is popular, but there are several ways to avoid the crowds. Check out the Caribbean coast, look for a locally ...

More notable highlights include the pristine, palm-studded Playa Avellana, Rincón de la Vieja National Park and Costa Rica's ...

At some point in your Costa Rica trip, you will likely come across at least one dirt road. This can create yet another issue if you’re driving, so renting a 4-wheel drive vehicle may be worth ...

Discover the best car to rent in Costa Rica for city drives, coastlines, and off-road adventures. Choose wisely for comfort, ...

Let’s start off with every visitor’s first real experience with cows in Costa Rica. You’re driving down a road, it might be paved, it might not, and as you turn a corner you’re confronted with a ...

The town of Quepos, on the Pacific coast a 2 1/2-hour drive from San Jose, was a favorite spot on our trip to Costa Rica. Wonderful restaurants, the beach area and Manuel Antonio National Park ...

This seven-day itinerary between Tamarindo and Santa Teresa blends ocean adventure, cultural immersion, and moments of stillness. It offers a taste of the best Costa Rica has to offer — for the active ...

My first trip to Costa Rica was dreamy, but I made mistakes. There were several problems, like power outages and dehydration, I wish I'd prepared for.

This month, unusually heavy rains have caused widespread disruption across Costa Rica, leading to landslides, road closures, and flooding. These weather-related issues have forced the cancellation of ...