Rip currents (more commonly known as rip tides or undertows) are one of the most dangerous and ubiquitous members of Costa Rica’s beach communities....
Rip currents are one of the most dangerous and ubiquitous members of Costa Rica’s beach communities. While many factors, including weather, alcohol and misinformation,...
Costa Rica registered 569 homicides in 2020, representing a slight increase over the previous year, according to preliminary data provided by Judicial Investigation Police (OIJ).
While some of the country's most-popular destinations — Manuel Antonio, Parque Marino Ballena, Playa Ventanas, Cocles, Manzanillo and Tamarindo — have lifeguards, the majority of Costa Rica's beaches do not.
While some of the country's most-popular destinations — Manuel Antonio, Parque Marino Ballena, Playa Ventanas, Cocles, Manzanillo and Tamarindo — have lifeguards, the majority of Costa Rica's beaches do not.
