See the world map below to find Costa Rica’s exact location! Costa Rica is located in Central America, forming part of the narrow land bridge that connects North and South America. It sits ...

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A strong, 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Costa Rica on Saturday ... U.S.G.S. scientists to update the shake-severity map. An aftershock is usually a smaller ...

Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica's best-known stratovolcano ... You can hike the national park's trails on your own with just a trail map, but several recent visitors recommended hiring a guide to ...