Costa Rica packs about 950 bird species into a country smaller than West Virginia. A birder can see cloud-forest quetzals, …
Jade Museum, San José: What to See and How to Visit
The Jade Museum in San José, officially the Museo del Jade y de la Cultura Precolombina, holds what it describes …
Braulio Carrillo National Park: Trails, Wildlife and Tips
Braulio Carrillo National Park is a large, steep, very wet rainforest park just northeast of San José. It’s split by …
Tarpon Fishing in Costa Rica: Seasons, Spots and Tactics
Tarpon fishing in Costa Rica happens on the Caribbean coast, where the rivers and lagoons from Tortuguero to the Nicaraguan …
Snook Fishing in Costa Rica: Where, When and How
Snook fishing in Costa Rica is some of the best anywhere, and the record books prove it. The IGFA all-tackle …
Best Costa Rica Coffee Tours: Which Plantation to Pick
Costa Rica has grown coffee since the late 1700s, and dozens of farms now open their gates to visitors. The …
Quetzal in Costa Rica: Where to See One, Plus Bird Facts
The resplendent quetzal is the bird people fly to Costa Rica to see, and plenty of them go home without …
Costa Rica Travel Tips: What to Know Before You Go
The Costa Rica travel tips that matter most come down to a short list: bring a passport valid for your …
Costa Rica With a Baby: Practical Tips for Parents
Traveling to Costa Rica with a baby is very doable: flights from much of the U.S. are short, the country …
Costa Rica Surf Camp Guide: Costs, Best Camps and When to Go
A Costa Rica surf camp bundles your lodging, daily lessons or coaching, boards and usually breakfast and airport transfers into …
Best Hotels in Quepos and Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
The best hotels in Quepos and Manuel Antonio sit on the forested hill between Quepos town and Manuel Antonio National …
Best Caribbean Coast Hotels in Costa Rica: Where to Stay
Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast runs on a different rhythm from the Pacific: reggae instead of surf rock, rice and beans …
Tabacón Hot Springs Review: Is the Day Pass Worth It?
Tabacón Hot Springs is worth the day pass if you want the most natural-looking hot springs near Arenal: a warm …
Costa Rica Time: Time Zone, Daylight Saving and Tico Time
Costa Rica never changes its clocks. That’s the simplest fact about the country’s time, and also the one that trips …
Costa Rica Flag: Colors, Meaning and History
Blue, white, red, white, blue. Costa Rica’s flag is easy to draw and easy to confuse with Thailand’s, but the …
Costa Rica All-Inclusive Resorts: Best Picks by Region
An all-inclusive in Costa Rica works best when you know where the resorts are and what they can’t give you. …
Costa Rica Golf Courses: Where to Play and How to Book
Costa Rica has only a handful of full-size golf courses, and several of them are open only to resort guests …
Costa Rica Currency: Colones, US Dollars and Cards Explained
You don’t need to buy colones before you fly, and you don’t need a wallet full of dollars either. Most …
Things to Do in Monteverde, Costa Rica: A Cloud Forest Guide
The best things to do in Monteverde, Costa Rica, all start with the cloud forest. Hike one of the private …
Costa Rica Packing List: What to Pack by Season
For most Costa Rica trips, pack light: quick-dry clothes, one pair of closed-toe walking shoes, sandals, a swimsuit, a light …
Costa Rica Surfing FAQ: Spots, Seasons, Boards and Safety
Costa Rica surfing works for almost every level. Beginners do best in Tamarindo, Nosara or Sámara from December to April; …
Fishing in Costa Rica: Best Seasons, Spots and Charters
This guide is for anglers planning fishing in Costa Rica, from first-timers booking a half-day charter to repeat visitors chasing …
Costa Rica Car Rental Insurance: What You Must Buy
That rock-bottom daily rate you see online is rarely what you pay. In Costa Rica, insurance often costs as much …
Nosara Surf Guide: Best Surf Spots, Seasons and Schools
Nosara’s best-known surf spot is Playa Guiones, a long, sandy beach break that works for beginners on the inside and …