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Fun and free in Costa Rica: Día Nacional del Boyero (The Oxcart Parade)

The Oxcart Parade on Sunday, March 12, in San Antonio de Escazú is Costa Rica’s traditional showcase at its best.

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.

Costa Rica unveils new stations in Corcovado National Park to attract tourism

Costa Rican President Luís Guillermo Solís on Friday unveiled new installations designed to attract increased tourism to Corcovado National Park.

Indigenous tour guides to open their own Bribri tour agency

The indigenous tour agency will offer 12 tours that combine the natural attractions of the Talamanca mountain range with detailed explanations of the history, culture and lifestyle of the Bribri indigenous people.

Low-cost airlines increase presence in Costa Rica

New flights announced recently show that airlines are interested in participating in the Costa Rican travel market, especially in routes within the region.

5 good hotels, 5 good restaurants in Manuel Antonio and Quepos

Reviewing hotels and restaurants in Manuel Antonio and Quepos, we felt like mosquitoes at a nudist colony: We were very happy to be here, but we hardly knew where to begin.

Fun and free in Costa Rica: Sunday aerobics at Parque La Sabana

With this story, Tico Times Travel launches a monthly column called “Fun and free in Costa Rica,” by Ilana Long — short dispatches on interesting things to do that cost nada.

Relaxing in style in Granada, Nicaragua’s best hotels and spas

Whether it's in the tranquil islets of Granada on the massive Lake Nicaragua or on the cobblestone streets of La Calzada, we have assembled some of our favorite places for R&R in the colonial town.

Caminos de Osa rural tourism project takes you to the doorsteps of Costa Rica’s people

Caminos de Osa is a rural tourism project designed to help small businesspeople in this remote part of Costa Rica's southern Pacific get a piece of the lucrative tourism business around world-renowned Corcovado National Park.
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Costa Rica Joins Forces in Bid to Host 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup

Costa Rica has stepped into the global spotlight with a joint bid to co-host the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup alongside the United States,...

Costa Rican Junior Tennis Gains Momentum with Korneva’s ITF Victory

Alexandra Korneva lifted the trophy at the ITF J30 San José this past weekend, capping a strong performance that highlights how local tournaments here...

Honduras Presidential Contest Tightens for Candidate Backed by Trump

Nasry Asfura, the candidate backed by US president Donald Trump, and his rival Salvador Nasralla, also from the right, remained in a tight battle...

Costa Rica Prepares the San Jose Airport for Future Passenger Use

Officials have outlined the Master Plan for our Juan Santamaría International Airport in San Jose through 2042, but details focus mainly on near-term work...