The 16 best things to do in Costa Rica
9 min read • Feb 7, 2023
From water sports and mountain hikes to rainforest wildlife watching and cloud-forest birding, these are the best things to do in Costa Rica.
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Costa Rica
- What to eat and drink in Costa Rica
5 min read • Oct 24, 2022
Expect comfort food made with the country’s fresh and plentiful produce.
- Wildlife watching away from the crowds on Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula
4 min read • Aug 29, 2022
To hike in Corcovado National Park is to experience nature in all its blissful glory without the overwhelming crowds.
- Costa Rica vs Panama: which Central American country is right for you?
7 min read • Jun 28, 2022
Costa Rica and Panama offer a wealth of wildlife, untamed nature, and stunning beaches. So how do you choose which to visit? We can help you decide.
- The best things to do with kids in Costa Rica, from surf beaches to jungle hikes
10 min read • Jun 28, 2022
Costa Rica is the easy way to dive into Central America with kids in tow. Here are our top family adventures, from surf beaches to volcano hikes.
- The top national parks in Costa Rica for hiking, volcanoes, wildlife and more
11 min read • Apr 27, 2022
Whether you're looking for beaches, hikes, volcanoes or wildlife, here are 15 of the most majestic parks in this popular Central American country.
- Checking in: Auberge Hacienda AltaGracia, a holistic Costa-Rican getaway
7 min read • Mar 30, 2022
How Auberge Hacienda AltaGracia balances wellness, adventure and culinary touches in the mountains of Costa Rica.
- Costa Rica’s 7 most unique places to stay include tropical igloos and tree houses
6 min read • Feb 22, 2022
You’ve never seen accommodations quite like these unique places to stay in Costa Rica.
- 19 incredible places to visit in Costa Rica right now
9 min read • Oct 14, 2021
If you aren't sure where to begin tackling everything Costa Rica has to offer, here's a list of 19 can't-miss sites, from volcanic cascades to surf breaks.
- It will be easier for vaccinated tourists to visit Costa Rica in August
2 min read • Jul 16, 2021
From August 1, Costa Rica will drop its mandatory health insurance requirement for fully vaccinated visitors.
- Discover Costa Rica's most unique tree houses
3 min read • Jun 25, 2021
With vast stretches of primary forest, Costa Rica is seeing renewed interest in tree house accommodations where travelers can stay the night in the canopy.
- How to get around Costa Rica
13 min read • Apr 29, 2021
If you're wondering how to navigate Costa Rica's roads, airports, and ferry terminals, here's the scoop on getting around this impressive country.
- 6 road trips in Costa Rica that aren't for the faint of heart
10 min read • Apr 29, 2021
Renting a car in Costa Rica is costly and can even be dangerous if you're not prepared for what's to come. It’s also ridiculously good fun.
- When to go to Costa Rica
4 min read • Mar 18, 2021
Whether you are trying to find the best weather, prices or outdoor adventures in Costa Rica, these are the best times of the year to go.
- The 12 best beaches in Costa Rica
5 min read • Feb 8, 2021
Costa Rica may have some of the most stunning rain forests and wildlife on the planet, but it also has some truly beautiful beaches. Here are the 12 best.
- Costa Rica has reopened to travelers. Here's what it's like to visit
10 min read • Nov 19, 2020
Ali Wunderman visits Costa Rica right after it reopened to US visitors to talk to the locals, learn the pandemic protocols and seek out a very elusive bird.
- Sloths poop once a week - plus 7 other facts about sloths you didn't know
4 min read • Oct 20, 2020
From life-or-death trips to use the bathroom to cancer-curing fur fungus, there's a lot you don't know about the sloth.
- Costa Rica's 10 best natural wonders
6 min read • Aug 25, 2020
From grumpy volcanoes to labyrinthine limestone caves, Costa Rica offers a never-ending array of natural wonders that keep visitors coming back.
- Virtual Vacation: Costa Rica
4 min read • Apr 30, 2020
From the cloud forest to the misty volcanic peaks Costa Rica is a place where adventurers go. Here's our guide to experiencing pura vida in your home.
- Surfing, hiking, diving, kayaking and more: Costa Rica's best adventure activities
7 min read • Jan 29, 2020
Misty jungles, Caribbean beaches, volcanoes, sloths, toucans, epic surf, cloud-forest trails, ziplines… pura vida adventures abound in Costa Rica.
- The 10 best things to do in San José's Barrio Escalante
4 min read • Jan 27, 2020
A growing culinary scene, exciting nightlife and ample green spaces to relax, Barrio Escalante is quickly becoming the trendiest neighborhood in Costa Rica's…
- Find uncommon ground at Costa Rica's 5 best coffee tours
3 min read • Jan 23, 2020
From seed to bean to cup, these five Costa Rican coffee tours provide visitors with an in-depth look at the country's most important industry.