Have you ever walked high above the rainforest canopy, surrounded by lush views, misty treetops, and the sounds of wildlife ...

There are a handful of destinations around the world where the prospect of animal interaction is central to a visit. Costa Rica is one of them. Each time I’ve visited Costa Rica I’ve taken home ...

Travel + Leisure's 2024 Destination of the Year, Costa Rica has more than 900 miles of coastline, beckoning surfers, swimmers, and sunbathers to its sandy shores. Better yet, every beach is public, so ...

Costa Rica is a beautiful country. It’s a very popular summer destination, especially for eco-tours and swimming. Not only ...

The cutest raccoon-teddy bear-monkey that you’ve probably never heard of. What exactly is a kinkajou? At first glance you’d be forgiven for thinking that it’s a monkey. Afterall it can hang by its ...

Costa Rica’s massive biodiversity certainly extends to snakes. There are 141 species slithering, swimming, and burrowing through the country’s varied habitats. Considering the fact that all of these ...

The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), an organization dedicated to protecting wildlife and wild places, named Costa Rica as the first whole country to receive its Natural Biogem Award. Chosen ...

Costa Rica is known for its abundant wildlife, often found in stunning locations, either waterside or deep in a tropical could forest. If you're planning a wildlife exploration in this lush land, ...

Ten years ago, a dozen University of Delaware study abroad students were in Costa Rica for no more than 48 hours when they hiked down to Playa Nancite, a turtle nesting beach. It’s an arduous trek.

DRAKE BAY, Costa Rica — Spending a few days exploring Costa Rica's largest and most biodiverse national park is bound to unlock any traveler's adventurous side. At least that's what happened to me.

Costa Rica, renowned for its wildlife, has recently launched a campaign to dissuade people from taking selfies with wild animals. Despite being banned in the country more than 10 years ago, large ...