Nicoya Peninsula is ranked #1 out of 24 things to do in Costa Rica. See pictures and our ... boasts beach-centric towns with cream-colored ... inclusive resorts and remote fishing villages.

RPI researchers were the first to ever collect data during an underwater eruption on the Mid Ocean Ridge System. They happened to be on site to gather data from hydrothermal vents.

Travel + Leisure was the first to check in at the new Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique, which recently opened with 148 guest rooms and 40 suites, a network of cascading pools, and six ...

Bus, discovering Central America is now more accessible, convenient, and culturally rewarding-one bus ride at a time.< ...

Most said visiting was a must-do in Costa Rica. If you need a break from hiking, head to the park's more than 20 miles of beaches. How to get to Corcovado National Park ...

This summer, rethink your travel plans with our edit of under-the-radar destinations that all offer beauty, culture and luxury, but without the massive crowds. Here’s our guide to swapping the obvious ...

New Zealand is a family paradise waiting to be discovered. The country offers spice-free cuisine that even picky eaters will ...

In Costa Rica’s southern Caribbean, where tourism and development are booming, natural habitats are shrinking. This pressures ecosystems and disrupts the balance that keeps parasite populations in ...

Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) Three new Pleurothallis orchid species endemic to Costa Rica and Panama have been identified in the Talamanca cloud forests at 1400–2550 m elevation.

Reading about the massive fish kill on the Caribbean side—due most likely to pesticide and chemical run-off from banana plantations—reminded me once again of why I harbor a dislike for the monoculture ...

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 ...