PUERTO CALDERA: Costa Rican exceptionalism is deeply ingrained in the national psyche of a country that has long defined itself by the many ways in which it is not like the rest of Central America.

San Jose to Puerto Viejo at a Glance Rent a car and drive yourself: The drive takes about 4 to 5 hours. Book Your Car Here Take a private shuttle: Ideal for larger groups or those who prefer a ...

The main cruise ports in Costa Rica are Puerto Limón on the Caribbean coast and Moin, a short distance away from Puerto Limón, and Puntarenas and Puerto Caldera on the Pacific side. They all ...

Star Clippers will sail to Costa Rica for the first time, with the 170-passenger Star Flyer operating seven-day itineraries there from November 2010 to March 2011.