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.

By the 1930s, Costa Ricans seeking a coastal escape began arriving on horseback, drawn to Coco’s cinnamon-colored shores. Tourism trickled in, followed by small markets, beachside sodas and the ...

A tsunami warning was issued on Wednesday for the Pacific coasts of Costa Rica, Panama and Nicaragua after a 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck Costa Rica, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said.

Costa Rica’s iconic coastlines, from Limón’s Caribbean shores to Guanacaste’s Pacific beaches, face growing threats from rising sea levels driven by climate change. The Seventh State of the Region ...

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’s proposed Law for the Development and Promotion of the Maritime Terrestrial Zone aims to loosen restrictions on commercial and tourist activities in our coastal public zones. However, the ...

Long celebrated for its environmental leadership, Costa Rica is charting new territory with the launch of its first marine Payment for Environmental Services (PES) pilot, focusing on mangrove ...

Just 30 minutes from Liberia International Airport — Costa Rica’s second busiest, with direct flights from over 25 cities — this once-sleepy town is now at the center of a coastal boom.