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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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Costa Rica Begins Major Bridge Replacement on San José Beltway

Work has begun on a new bridge over the Torres River along Circunvalación, starting a yearlong project that will eventually expand this busy section...

Costa Rica’s Rincón de la Vieja Sends Plume 1,000 Meters Above Crater

Costa Rica’s Rincón de la Vieja volcano erupted yesterday sending a plume approximately 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) above its crater and bringing the number...

Legislator faces harassment complaint from adviser in his own office

A complaint against a governing party legislator is under review for alleged predatory harassment. Whether it reaches a court is now the Assembly's call.

A Bill Written for Route 32 Landslides Could Change National Park Law

The University of Costa Rica has recommended that lawmakers reject a bill easing construction inside national parks, warning its wording reaches far beyond Route 32.