I got a lot of use out of my thin, beach-friendly blanket. Because Costa Rica is so close to the equator, I was expecting warm weather — so I wasn't sure if my extra blanket would come in handy.

Over 25% of its land is protected, and thanks to zoning laws, when you head to the beach, you won't see high rises or billboards right by the water. On the other hand, Costa Rica struggles ...

One of the most magical ways to enjoy the beauty of the beach is on a sunset horseback tour with Conchal Adventures Costa Rica ($50 for one hour). If you splurge on a room at the W Costa Rica ...

Renowned among the best eco-luxury beach hotels in the area, is Hotel Punta Islita, which offers the most authentic luxury rooms and villas in Costa Rica. Reached via a 30-minute domestic flight ...

(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) Flamingo Beach Costa Rica is located on the Pacific coast, north of the famous Tamarindo Beach. Also, considered one of the beautiful beaches in Costa Rica! In fact ...

Gisele Bündchen, glowing with happiness and radiance, was recently spotted enjoying an active beach day in Costa Rica. Joined by her boyfriend, Joaquim Valente, and surrounded by her extended ...

Kyle Hamilton and Sean Tucker finished sixteenth at the North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation Beach Tour in Costa Rica today. The Bermuda team lost out in three sets to ...

Kyle Hamilton and Sean Tucker are representing Bermuda in the North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation (Norceca) Beach Tour in Costa Rica. T he tournament, the final event on ...

Costa Rica is one of the fastest ... In addition to Uvita Beach, where the tombolo is located, there are other beaches within the Protected Wilderness Area: Bahía, Colonia, Ballena, Arco, and Piñuelas ...

Los Angeles serves as a West Coast hub for some of the best cruise destinations out of the U.S. With two convenient departure points — the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach — cruisers ...

Ready to ride some waves or just unwind on the golden shoreline? Scroll on for the 10 best beach towns in Costa Rica, according to local experts. “Focused on wellness and eco-tourism ...

Maybe the best way to pick the best hotel in Costa Rica is to first consider what kind of nature experience you want to have. Do you want a beach with a variety of surf breaks? Or do you want to ...