We rank the 13 Best Places to Visit in Costa Rica. See which places our readers like the best, and vote for your favorites.

Ecotourism and Natural Beauty Costa Rica is a treasure trove of natural wonders. It's not just about the picturesque ...

I wanted off the tourist track, and these unique bungalows, set amid a canopy home to butterflies, iridescent birds, and monkeys, delivered ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: A "soda" is a mom-and-pop lunch counter or small restaurant serving fresh, authentic cuisine at great prices. Pick up a gallo (basically anything wrapped in a corn tortilla ...

Stretching between two sandy beaches at the tip of a tropical peninsula along Costa Rica's Pacific coast, the Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica is a little slice of paradise where you ...

Costa Rica ranks third in the Best Places to Retire in 2025: The Annual Global Retirement Index, published by International Living. Although it remains one of the favorites, the country no longer ...

Creating a Conscious alternative news network that we feel the world needs. Pura Vida! Costa Rica offers an array of thrilling outdoor activities. Among them, kayaking stands out as one of the most ...

Their origins and purpose remain a mystery wrapped in Costa Rica's rich pre-Columbian history ... Moreover, during whale watching seasons between July and October, and once again from December to ...

Luis Manuel Picado Grijalba, 43, was arrested at a London airport in December after he was accused of shipping cocaine from Limón, Costa Rica to the US, Nicaragua’s La Prensa reported.

A country so lush over half of it is blanketed in forest, Costa Rica sets the bar sky high ... is a real treat. And during turtle nesting season—usually between March and October—you can ...