On a clear day, people in Costa Rica’s capital of San José used to enjoy the view of the dormant, 11,260-ft. volcano Irazú, 16 miles to the northeast. But dormant volcanoes, like “unloaded ...

Spilling 230-feet down the steep, foliage-covered walls of a lush biological reserve, La Fortuna is Costa Rica's most iconic waterfall. In a tropical rainforest, this natural spectacle splashes ...

A strong, 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Costa Rica on Saturday ... U.S.G.S. scientists to update the shake-severity map. An aftershock is usually a smaller ...

Containing nearly 6% of the planet's biodiversity, Costa Rica is a country rich in natural ... a quiet picnic spot on the coast. With warm and clear water, this idyllic shore is perfect for ...

Living in Costa Rica, I’ve spent countless weekends exploring our coasts ... and the dry season (December–April) offers clear skies and calm seas. Playa Conchal’s serene setting and easy access make ...

Plan your trip Fly non-stop to San José, the Costa Rican capital, from Heathrow (11 hours), Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta and Miami. Shared transfers take you up into the highlands of Monteverde ...