Travel + Leisure's 2024 Destination of the Year, Costa Rica has more than 900 miles of coastline, beckoning surfers, swimmers, and sunbathers to its sandy shores. Better yet, every beach is public ...

Costa Rica, renowned for its breathtaking biodiversity, has once again stunned the world with a rare wildlife sighting. A majestic white toucan, a symbol of Costa Rica’s rich wildlife, was recently ...

Costa Rica is a paradise for nature lovers, with its stunning landscapes and vibrant wildlife. While the country’s rich biodiversity is one of its biggest attractions, it’s important to be ...

Knowing there are over 140 mammal and 367 bird species living in this thriving ecosystem, I knew I'd spot some wildlife, but I doubt I'll ever get this close to these again. Costa Rica has emerged ...

Here are 37 interesting facts about Costa Rica you might not know 37 Interesting Facts About Costa Rica Before you set off on your dream Costa Rican vacation, you might want to learn a little more ...

Rain is not what we usually look for on a vacation — unless we’re exploring Costa Rica, where rain forests make up more than 50% of the country’s area. And while there are dry as well as ...

The Blue Hens were in Costa Rica on a month-long study abroad, quantifying and comparing the country’s rich biodiversity. Students completed bird point counts, used acoustic monitoring technology to ...

The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), an organization dedicated to protecting wildlife and wild places, named Costa Rica as the first whole country to receive its Natural Biogem Award. Chosen ...

Costa Rica is working to counteract this harmful practice by providing alternative forms of distanced appreciation while focusing more on educational aspects. Eco-tourism is a significant part of the ...

The cloud forest is one of Costa Rica's top natural wonders. It is home to hundreds of bird and mammal species, more than 2,500 species of plants – including 420 varieties of orchids – and ...

Ten years ago, a dozen University of Delaware study abroad students were in Costa Rica for no more than 48 hours when they hiked down to Playa Nancite, a turtle nesting beach. It’s an arduous trek.