Costa Rica Travel Guide

Costa Rica is a nation of impossible natural beauty. Misty purple volcanoes, radiant sunsets, steaming rainforests, and beaches crawling with sea turtles are common sights.

Like Belize, the "rich coast" of Central America has found an increasingly important niche with its eco-tourism. And it really is rich: with just one-fourth of one-percent of the world's landmass, Costa Rica has five percent of the world's biodiversity with a full quarter of the country devoted to protected land. Here are some of the best eco-resorts that Costa Rica has to offer...

Most Caribbean travelers dream of a beach bungalow, and that's cool -- nothing wrong with a private hideaway just steps from the inviting sand and pounding surf for a lullaby. But I've always loved treehouses -- my grantparents' neighbor had one at least 40 feet up in a giant maple tree -- so I was excited to discover that there are a number of treehouse resorts in my favorite destination ... inc…

Warm waters year-round, an unparalleled tourism infrastructure, and limitless attractions spanning two coasts are the reasons Costa Rica's beaches rank among the best in the world.

While traveling in Costa Rica always feels like a celebration, these Costa Rica events are the country's official parties and processions.

Costa Rica has preserved almost one quarter of its land area as national parks or preserves. Some of the interesting shore excursion options revolve around these national parks or the Costa Rican countryside. Here are five possibilities of things to do with a day in Puerto Limon, Costa Rica.

Costa Rica has one of the highest standards of living in Central America, but the average citizen is not buying $10 appetizers and $30 entrees in trendy tourist eateries. Here are tips on eating cheap in Costa Rica and 19 more ways to save money on your Costa Rica trip.

Hacienda Santa Ines resort, Costa Rica review

Costa Rica transportation choices can be crucial to the overall success of your trip. That's because overland travel tends to be slow due to poor road conditions. Options for traversing this popular vacation destination vary greatly in price. Be wary of always choosing the cheapest option. The lowest price could cost you a great deal of time. Here are five common transportation choices for your consideration.

With shores on both the Caribbean and Atlantic ocean, Costa Rica can certainly be a beach-fun sort of place, for family getaways. However, this country is also well known for eco-tourism vacations.

Warm waters year-round, an unparalleled tourism infrastructure, and limitless attractions spanning two coasts are the reasons Costa Rica's beaches rank among the best in the world.

El Silencio’s name gives away what to expect. At 5,000 feet above sea level, El Silencio is both quiet and cool, nestled in a valley where three mountains come together.

Costa Rica is a primarily Catholic nation, and Costa Rican citizens observe Christmas with exuberance. Christmas in Costa Rica is a vibrant time: a celebration of the season, of lights and music, and of course, of family togetherness.

Jaco Beach, south of Puntarenas and north of Manuel Antonio on Costa Rica’s Central Coast, is a sanctuary for surfers and fun-lovers.