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GOPlaya Beach of the Week: Mangos Beach

Playa Mangos is an unspoiled, tranquil beach in the Nicoya Peninsula.

GOPlaya Beach of the Week: Buena Beach

You can't just drive up to Buena Beach. It's a 400-meter walk through a beautiful trail right next to the Occidental Papagayo hotel. You'll know you've gotten there once you hit a pristine white sand beach with turquoise water and calm waves.

Costa Rica Beach of the Week: Penca Beach

Surrounded by mountains and featuring white sand contrasting turquoise water, Penca Beach has to be seen to be believed.

Tico Times Beach of the Week: Quesera Beach

The hidden gem in the Nicoya Peninsula combines white sand and tranquil, turquoise water so clear you can see to the ocean floor.

Friends launch GOPlaya website to explore more than 200 beaches in Costa Rica

GOPlaya is an online search engine for tourists and residents alike who want a relaxing day at the beach, or who have the desire to explore.

Playa Conchal dazzles, but you’ll have to share

The white, crushed-shell Playa Conchal, with low-angled trees offering dappled shade and clear, calm water, is a nearly perfect family beach.

Beach and Ocean Safety: ‘Vacation brain’ in Costa Rica can be Deadly

Costa Rica has a high number of beach drownings for its size. That's due, in part, to the lack of lifeguards and vacationers letting their guard down at the beach, experts say. Here we provide tips for staying safe and a downloadable fact sheet on rip currents.

Cocal Amarillo: remote beaches, epic surfing – and soon, an airstrip

Cocal Amarillo has it all: secluded beaches, spectacular Pacific sunsets, and some of the best surfing in the country. For travelers hoping to get...

If you had to choose, where would you go? Let us know!

Do you prefer the solemnity of the rainforest? Abundant wildlife, soaring canopies, and the orchestra of the forest all come together when you get...

Sunsets and waterfalls in Dominical

The alarm rings at 5:00 am, and I'm ready. The bags are in the car, dogs fed, and coffee brewing. "Wake up sleepyheads," I...
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Panama’s President Says Crisis with the U.S. Over the Canal Has Ended

Panama’s president, José Raúl Mulino, said on Friday that the crisis with the United States is over, after Donald Trump threatened in 2025 to...

Political Campaigns Ramp Up in Costa Rica as Holiday Ban Ends

With the new year underway, Costa Rica's political scene shifts back into high gear. The mandatory holiday truce on campaigning, enforced from December 16...

Jimmy Fallon’s Papagayo Getaway Boosts Costa Rica Luxury Tourism

Comedian and late-night host Jimmy Fallon wrapped up 2025 with a family trip to Costa Rica, choosing the Papagayo Peninsula for a mix of...

Venus Williams Receives Wildcard for 2026 Australian Open at Age 45

Tennis fans around the world got a jolt of nostalgia on New Year's Day when organizers announced that Venus Williams, the seven-time Grand Slam...