On a world map, Costa Rica is the country directly north of Panama and south of Nicaragua. It is located in Central America and has an extensive Pacific and Caribbean coast.

A strong, 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Costa Rica on Saturday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 1:43 p.m. Eastern about ...

Costa Rica Travel: 6 Expert Tips for First-Time Visitors The author captured this adage that was nailed to a palm tree on Arenas del Mar in Manuel Antonio—nothing could be more true of Costa ...