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Arenal is where the gods would live if they lived in Costa Rica

With the iconic cone of its namesake volcano hovering in the background, Arenal is the adventure capital of Costa Rica. And its hot springs aren't bad, either.

Costa Rica History: The Story of Quepos/Manuel Antonio

In our continuing series on "Costa Rica's Greatest Places," we look at the history of Quepos/Manuel as a conquistador's prize, a banana town and a tourism treasure.

Manuel Antonio: Mangroves, monkeys and jumping off waterfalls

In our continuing series on "Costa Rica's Greatest Places," we explore two great adventures launched from Quepos/Manuel Antonio: mangrove kayaking and a waterfall tour.

Marina Pez Vela sailed a rough sea to calmer waters

The Marina Pez Vela got off to a rocky start, both in its finances and in its public perception, but it found its way to a gentle landing.
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Homelessness in Costa Rica: A Personal Journey of Compassion

Homelessness is a growing worldwide problem and Costa Rica is not immune. In the past 25 years, I have witnessed the homeless population in...

Drug Trafficking Crackdown: Costa Rican Police Nab Mexican Suspect

The Costa Rican Police arrested a Mexican citizen this Friday who is wanted by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for drug trafficking...

Tragic Death Sparks Debate: Is Hit and Run Legal in Costa Rica?

A woman tragically died after an apparent hit-and-run incident in the 15 de Setiembre neighborhood in Hatillo, San Jose. This was discovered by two...