New sources of water can be found by drilling new wells or by capturing rainwater. Water demand can be reduced by using water-efficient appliances and by fixing leaks. The water shortage is a serious ...

3. Thrilling Adventure Activities If adventure calls, Costa Rica answers. Zip-line through Monteverde's cloud forests, white-water raft on the Pacuare River, or hike an active volcano at Arenal.

Costa Rica is an eco-paradise, home to stunning national parks with palm-fringed beaches, misty rainforests, and countless cascading waterfalls. In this Central American jewel, adventurers can zip ...

Almost every beach or water body you go to in Costa Rica offers plenty of opportunities for canoeing and kayaking with Lake Arenal, Manuel Antonio, and Tortuguero being some of the more popular ...

Costa Rica is a haven for those who enjoy water sports. It offers both calm relaxation and exciting activity. The nation offers amazing beaches from the Pacific to the Caribbean that perfectly ...

A surfer on Jaco Beach. Taylor McIntyre/Travel + Leisure Thanks to its warm waters and consistent waves, Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast is one of the best places in the world to learn how to hang 10.

Ideal for those looking to explore the wild side of Costa Rica, this tour lets participants experience three of the top outdoor excursions in the nation. Cross 15 hanging bridges (perfect vantage ...

Through the IAEA’s technical cooperation programme, hydrologists in Costa Rica have received support and training to develop a monitoring network that traces precipitation and underground water ...

Many U.S. gateways and airlines provide affordable service to Costa Rica; for example, flights out of Los Angeles are available for about $360 round trip in early June.