Jaco is a busy beach town on Costa Rica's Central Pacific coast, and it is packed with things to do. You can relax on t ...

Beyond the beaches and volcanoes, Costa Rica has a fascinating story. These facts about its people, history, and culture will help you connect with the country on your trip.

With landscapes ranging from dense jungles to active volcanoes to stunning white sand beaches, Costa Rica is a favorite amongst travelers for its spectacular scenery and laid-back "pura vida" ...

Costa Rica can be considered a paradise for many reasons. It’s home to more than 800 miles of coastline bordering the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, more than 50% of the country is made up of ...

ARENAL NATIONAL PARK, Costa Rica -- A crown of streaming clouds flowed off the cone of Costa Rica's Arenal volcano. A sound like thunder shook the air. Standing in a lava field about 2 miles from the ...

Some nights on Peninsula Papagayo, on the northern Pacific side of Costa Rica, the moon shone so bright, with so little evidence of human life, that I felt like an interloper just for bearing witness, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A night or two in the Costa Rican capital yields a richer view of the country. Monica Gumm/laif/Redux Rambutans and other tropical ...

With its strong tourism infrastructure and welcoming people, Costa Rica serves as an ideal sanctuary for female solo travelers who flock here to experience all that this Central American country has ...