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 ...

Hotels We Love: This Luxe Eco Hotel Is Putting Santa Teresa, Costa Rica On The Map by: Lola Mendez June 9, 2025 I’ve long had a love affair with Costa Rica .

When it debuted two months ago on a cliff overlooking Peninsula Papagayo (Costa Rista's playground for the super wealthy), Nekajui became the eighth Ritz-Carlton Reserve property in the world.

When the global Covid-19 pandemic hit in 2020, shutting down much of the world, the family were granted permission to remain in Costa Rica on their tourist visas.