The drive to Monteverde isn't an easy one, so it's best to have some patience and let yourself enjoy the view. Some good news for visitors: The…

It’s that time of the year again – when there is absolutely no chance of a white Christmas in Costa Rica. But, of course, the spirit of…

December in Costa Rica marks the beginning of the dry season and many clear-sky sunsets like this one. Guanacaste also contains some of the driest areas of…

Hoppy Wednesday, everyone! The red-eyed tree frog has become a Costa Rican icon as a result of its ubiquity and beauty. They are nocturnal, so your best…

Despite being completely non-threatening to humans, the golden orb weaver spider has acid-yellow spots and pincer-like legs, and can grow as broad as a human fist. In…

It's called Río Celeste for a reason. Tenorio Volcano National Park is home to this stunning waterfall and vivid blue river.  The water is so blue, you’ll…

The 1970s were a period of significant change in Costa Rica. We described the busy decade in our 50th anniversary edition: The ’70s brought the Inter-American Human…

Manuel Antonio National Park is among the most popular destinations in Costa Rica, and for good reason. Visitors to the national park will almost certainly see monkeys…

Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula is worth the challenge. The roads are sometimes better suited for ATVs than cars, and some communities still rely on tanker trucks for…

Good morning from Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste. It’s another beautiful morning in Costa Rica! Have a wonderful day.