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How to Travel Safely in Costa Rica: Tips from the Locals

A panel answers our questions about safety when driving, hiking and more.

Costa Rica Farmers Market: Visiting Feria Verde

Costa Rica is replete with farmers markets. Dozens of towns across Costa Rica have weekend farmers markets, or ferias del agricultor, where farmers sell fresh...

Why our readers love Costa Rica

We asked our readers to share why they love Costa Rica.

Costa Rica 101: Using your cell phone in Costa Rica

But whether it’s for safety or convenience, it can still be useful to have a working cell phone when you visit a new country.

How to Go From Costa Rica to Bocas del Toro Panama

Bocas del Toro is an archipelago in Panama near the border with Costa Rica with incredible white-sand beaches, diverse wildlife and renowned parties.

How to deal with street harassment in Costa Rica

When you experience or witness street harassment, remember the 5 Ds.
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Is Living in Costa Rica Without a Car Really Possible?

To car or not to car, that is the question. Can you live happily in Costa Rica without the convenience of an automobile? The...

Costa Rica El Niño Plan Warns of Major Water Supply Risks

Costa Rica is preparing for possible water shortages affecting hundreds of thousands of people as the strong El Niño weather pattern continues to reduce...

Costa Rica Flooding Hits More Than 400 Homes After Tropical Wave

More than 400 homes were flooded across Costa Rica over the weekend as Tropical Wave 47 brought heavy rain to several parts of the...

Costa Rica loses to Haiti 2-0 in another Nations League setback

Costa Rica's national soccer team went to Jamaica last night needing a win, yet it came away with another loss. Haiti beat La Sele...