Costa Rica is a small country with sun-drenched beaches that seem to stretch lazily into the horizon, rainforest downpours ...

These five Costa Rican destinations promise a vibrant and warm winter vacation full of surf, sun, jungles, charming towns, ...

One of the most common Costa Rica planning questions we get is, “Should we stay in one place or move around?” We’ve lived in ...

Eco-luxe hospitality brands like Cayuga Collection help newly trending destinations like Nicaragua, Panama and Guatemala evolve neighboring Costa Rica’s culture of sustainability. Travelers have long ...

Jen Murphy, a regular Outside contributor and its online travel-advice columnist, splits her time between Maui, Hawaii, and Boulder, Colorado. New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, ...

MONTEVERDE, COSTA RICA — Nestled in the lush green hills between the ecotourism hamlet of Monteverde and the local town of Santa Elena, Hotel Belmar blends into the cloud forest with its warm ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kathleen Peddicord covers moving, living, and investing overseas. Costa Rica is perhaps the world’s best-known foreign retirement ...

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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" ...

A country so lush over half of it is blanketed in forest, Costa Rica sets the bar sky high as far as outdoor destinations are concerned. It’s bordered by Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the south ...