GETTING THERE: Many airlines, including US Airways, American, Delta, Spirit, Taca and Continental, offer connecting service from the Washington area to San Jose, Costa Rica. Round-trip fares ...

Costa Rica is a small but stunning country in Central America, located between Nicaragua (north) and Panama (south). It is unique because it borders both the Pacific Ocean (west) and the Caribbean ...

Great egrets are both common in Costa Rica and the world in general. In Costa Rica, they can be found in just about any open wetland habitat throughout the country. Some birds are permanent residents, ...

Costa Rica Focus The popularity of birdwatching—or birding—has soared to unprecedented heights since the dawn of the 2020s, with both amateur and seasoned avian aficionados trekking across the ...