When planning your trip, it’s easy to focus on all the exciting parts, but knowing the things not to do in Costa Rica is just ...

Downloading certain apps before visiting Costa Rica can make your trip so much easier, from navigating jungle roads to identifying bird calls in national parks. Over the years, we’ve tested dozens of ...

It is no secret that Costa Rica is a place of stunning natural beauty full of endless amazing waterfalls. Some that are hidden and off the beaten path and others that are so popular they attract ...

Picture yourself on a white-sand beach, surrounded by palm trees. In the distance, surfers ride the breaking waves. Behind you rises a dense rainforest, where white-faced capuchin monkeys jump from ...

Keeping kids busy on a family vacation can feel like a full-time job taking away from the fact that you are supposed to be on vacation. Zip lines, waterfalls, and rafting will keep them entertained, ...

Live your best "pura vida” in these scenic, real estate agent–recommended locations. Karla Walsh is a writer based in Des Moines, Iowa. She has written about travel, health, food, wine, psychology, ...