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Travel Alert: Sarapiquí Highway Open Again

Following the devastating floods and road closures that hit the area last month, access to Sarapiquí has returned to normal. Officials from Sarapiquí's Tourism Chamber said in a statement Wednesday that Route 4 is back to full service within the cantón popular among foreign and national tourists.

A bike path blooms in San José

A bicycle path in San José, Costa Rica? A cyclist approves. Now if all these pedestrians can just figure out what it is.

US-Costa Rica road trip, Day 7: A family comes home

How many Costa Rican border cops does it take to inspect two urns containing human ashes? Seven, it turns out.

Day 3 Chronicles Driving Through Central America: Is Mexico safe?

On day 3 of a drive from Arkansas to Costa Rica, here are some thoughts on just how dangerous (or safe) this is.

Driving in Costa Rica: Do you know the way out of San José?

I'm not afraid of bungee jumping, scorpions, spiders or snakes, but I do have one secret phobia. I'm afraid of driving in San José.

Nature Air: Can’t beat the view

Small planes, big windows, short flights, epic scenery – these are the qualities that make Nature Air so fun to fly. During a recent flight from Bocas Del Toro to San José, we caught a view of this cumulonimbus cloud rising above the Talamanca mountains. The longest Nature Air flight is less than 90 minutes, but the views are always spectacular.

Monologues on a bus

I saw these panhandlers all the time — men and women, all ages and shapes, who stood before the busload of people and recited their grievances in rehearsed monologues. Then they made their way down the aisle, taking coins in their hands. Sometimes they sold things, like breath mints or religious tchotchkes. Other times they asked only for alms.
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Poás Volcano Eruptions Deliver Economic Blow to Costa Rican Tourism

The recent eruptions of Poás Volcano in Costa Rica have significantly disrupted tourism in nearby communities, including Poás, Poasito, Fraijanes, Vara Blanca, and Los...

Costa Rica to Host ABC’s Bachelor in Paradise Season 10

Costa Rica will serve as the filming location for the tenth season of ABC’s Bachelor in Paradise, with production scheduled to start this summer....

Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Opens, Redefining Luxury Tourism

The Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique, a $200 million luxury resort, opened its doors on Tuesday, marking a milestone in Costa Rica’s rise...