Destinations

Activities

Fun and Free Costa Rica Culture: Halloween Masquerade Parades

The Tico Times - October 30, 2022

This Halloween, be a part of Costa Rica’s fun and free costumed tradition — fling yourself into the contagious festivals and parades that flood the streets during Día Nacional de la Mascarada Costarricense.

The Ultimate 2 Week Costa Rica Itinerary

December 29, 2021

The History of Quepos and Manuel Antonio Costa Rica

November 6, 2021

Pic of the Day: Hiking Jacó

July 9, 2019

Costa Rica 101: Visiting Poás Volcano National Park

June 4, 2019

Destinations

Monteverde Rainforest in Costa Rica Revisited: New Reasons to Return

The Tico Times - April 9, 2019

Agoutis galore, colossal art, a walk through history, saving Bellbirds and a reincarnated eco-lodge: Some new reasons to head back up the green mountain...

Destinations

The Tico Times visits Santa Teresa

The Tico Times - November 4, 2018

Our team is in Santa Teresa this week, in Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula.

Destinations

Serenity Boutique Hotel offers quiet retreat for Central Pacific visitors

The Tico Times - November 21, 2017

A Quepos hotel reopens with a new focus on peaceful calm, and a cooking school for visitors eager to learn about local flavors.

Activities

A visit to Cartago’s Mercado Municipal

The Tico Times - September 3, 2017

A nice excuse to ride the rails from Chepe.

adventure

I caught a marlin and it was great, but the marlin totally hated it

The Tico Times - May 18, 2017

Forty miles south of the Golfo Dulce in the open Pacific Ocean, a 200-pound blue marlin was about to have the worst day of its life.

adventure

Corcovado Costa Rica: Change is coming to a timeless place

The Tico Times - May 15, 2017

New rules at Corcovado National Park prohibit outside food, and some are not happy, but some say it's a change for the better.

adventure

Video: Underground adventure awaits at Barra Honda caves

Amanda Zúñiga - May 11, 2017

Take a video tour of Barra Honda National Park in Guanacaste, where the highlight is exploring the fascinating Terciopelo cave.

Costa Rica

Manuel Antonio National Park administration moving to comply with Health Ministry orders

L. Arias - May 9, 2017

The entrance area at Manuel Antonio National Park will have more booths, benches and other improvements to reduce wait times and long lines.

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Crossing Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula by ATV

The Tico Times - May 2, 2017

One of the best ways to see the southern Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica is on the always popular ATV.

Arenal

In Arenal real estate market, the lake takes center stage

The Tico Times - April 27, 2017

The Arenal real estate market is dominated by homes around the idyllic lake, and it's fueled primarily by expat retirees looking for a house under $300,000.