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Heavy rains cause flooding in Ostional, Guanacaste

Heavy rains Tuesday and Wednesday caused the Ostional River to flood, impacting the small beach town and nearby villages.

Nosara real estate market is red-hot (in a very cool place to live)

For the right type of customer, Nosara has become a very popular place to buy real estate. Here are some pros and cons to consider.

10 restaurants in Nosara you don’t want to miss

We spent close to six weeks in Nosara, usually eating out, and we came away impressed with a number of restaurants. Here are our 10 favorites.

Nosara’s Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort is a stairway to heaven at sea level

With its Balinese Buddhas, striking yoga studios and lush gardens and waterfalls, the 4-star Bodhi Tree is the most visually spectacular hotel in Nosara.

Playa Conchal dazzles, but you’ll have to share

The white, crushed-shell Playa Conchal, with low-angled trees offering dappled shade and clear, calm water, is a nearly perfect family beach.

Rincón de la Vieja hike shows off geothermal wonders

As the names of places sometimes do, Rincón de la Vieja had been calling me. The translation of that name to English is tricky,...

Tamarindo Art Wave to showcase local, national and international artists

The town of Tamarindo, best known for its beaches and nightlife, is inviting the world to see its artsy side for a change.

Costa Rica’s Liberia airport announces $10 million expansion plan

CORIPORT, the company that manages the Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) in Guanacaste province, announced it will expand the terminal in coming months prompted by a significant increase in passenger traffic.

Papagayo hotels compared: Where the 1 percent stays, and how you can too

The incredibly beautiful Papagayo region boasts some of the nicest hotels in the country. Here's a comparison of nine Papagayo hotels we visited.
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Playa Blanca Stays Open for Now as Officials Map the Protected Wetland

Playa Blanca remains open despite a court order suspending access to its marine wetland. What SINAC and MINAE decide this week will set the rules.

Tropical Wave 47 Brings Afternoon Storms to Costa Rica This Weekend

Tropical Wave 47 brings afternoon storms across Costa Rica today, with heaviest rain in the north and central mountains. Plan outdoor time early.

Costa Rica Mayor Asks Who Allowed Building at Protected Playa Blanca

Garabito's mayor questions how roads and homes were built at Playa Blanca, protected as a marine wetland since 1994.

Remote Osa Eco-Lodge Playa Cativo Joins Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Playa Cativo Lodge, a secluded beachfront retreat on the Golfo Dulce in Costa Rica's Southern Zone, has been admitted into Small Luxury Hotels of...