This is one of those unusually fun facts about Costa Rica – their churches generally face west. Yes, this isn’t the case for every one of their churches, but for the most part, it seems to be ...

Object Details Abstract Alexander Wetmore travels to Costa Rica in 1940-1941 to collect bird specimens for the US National Museum, and examine the the Barro Colorado Island Laboratory and an ...

For the average tourist, Costa Rica triggers images of slithering iguanas, swaying hammocks, smoldering volcanoes and waves that curl like the peel of an apple. Ever since the film “Endless Summer” ...

Another must-see for any guest is Costa Rica's amazing waterfalls. There are 7 the biggest waterfalls in the country and lots of smaller ones that are also very beautiful.