Like so many other tropical countries, Costa Rica, which had 75 per cent tree cover as recently as the 1940s, underwent rapid forest clearance for livestock grazing, logging and cash crops, such as ...

Costa Rica welcomed more than 602,000 international visitors in the first two months of 2026, marking five consecutive months of tourism growth driven by North American and European travelers.

Tripmasters, a leading online travel company specializing in customizable multi-destination vacation packages, is reporting a significant surge in interest in Costa Rica vacation packages and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I took my surfboard under my arm and began the walk to the waves. After exiting the grounds of the Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel, I ...

I used to love Costa Rica. The howler monkeys at dawn, the smell of rain on red volcanic dirt, the feeling of standing in a ...

Lamangata offers high-performance surf instruction that helps guests catch waves and experience the chemical cocktail of euphoria fueled by the rush of endorphins, dopamine, anandamide and adrenaline.

With its decades-long commitment to ambitious policies to combat climate change and protect the planet’s natural resources, Costa Rica has long punched above its weight as a global green pioneer.

Cameraman and producer Filipe DeAndrade shares the challenges and triumphs behind “Jaguar Beach.” Over two years of filming on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast, the crew faced extreme conditions. But for ...

Costa Rica's highlands are home to some of the most charming villages, which give an authentic taste of Central American culture ...

Daily yoga classes take place in an open-air shala, suitable for all abilities, meaning un-bendy partners are equally welcome. There is also a small gym kitted out with all the essentials – treadmill, ...

I took my surfboard under my arm and began the walk to the waves. After exiting the grounds of the Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel, I crossed the main drag of Nosara, Costa Rica — a hardened dirt and gravel ...