I’ve been reveling in the warmth of my recent trip to Costa Rica, and not just because of the heat and humidity. This alluring...

Costa Rica became the first in the world to launch a national campaign against "cruel or inappropriate selfies with wild animals."

Costa Rica is planning for carbon neutrality, but the country is falling far short in other areas, Umaña says.

Poás Volcano National Park, among the most popular in Costa Rica, is closed Monday.

Poás Volcano National Park, among the most popular in Costa Rica, is closed Monday.

As part of The Tico Times’ Deep Dives, we review domestic flights in Costa Rica.

Early into a coastal trail hike, the branches above me rustled. A half-dozen capuchin monkeys were climbing through the trees. 

Puerto Viejo isn’t for everyone. If you need your beach vacation to be peppered with air conditioned rooms and restaurants; if you can’t comfortably share your room with the occasional gecko; if you get upset over spotty internet and power outages, then you might be better off visiting somewhere else. But if you can accept Puerto Viejo for its flaws, it will accept you and yours.

Despite additional security measures, CNE said Poás Volcano may temporarily close to the public at times in 2019.

The ultimate tropical escape can be found in Montezuma, Costa Rica.