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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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Chris Hemsworth Returns to Costa Rica for Beach Vacation

Australian actor Chris Hemsworth is vacationing in Costa Rica, where he has been seen surfing, walking the beach and taking photos with fans on...

Costa Rica Prices Rise Again as Gas, Bus Fares and Travel Costs Climb

Costa Rica’s consumer prices rose again in June, with higher gasoline prices, bus fares, airfares and travel packages putting pressure on households, commuters and...

Strong 5.4 Earthquake Shakes Costa Rica Near Jacó

A strong earthquake shook Costa Rica shortly after midday Tuesday, with reports of movement across the Central Pacific, the Central Valley and parts of...

Costa Rica’s Tourism Boom Brings Jobs, Dollars and New Pressure

Costa Rica’s tourism industry has become one our strongest economic engines, but a new OECD report says the sector is entering a more complicated...