Despite being one of the smallest provinces in the country, Cartago in the central region of Costa Rica boasts some of the most impressive Spanish colonial-era sites; its centuries-old churches and cathedrals still house some of the nation’s most important religious ceremonies. One of the most...
Facts Costa Rica is one of the 226 countries and dependent territories currently using a single time zone. Costa Rica is one of the 178 countries and dependent territories that do not use Daylight Saving Time. The next clock change on our planet will occur on 9 March 2025, 05:00 UTC. A...
Explore Costa Rica's stunning Central Pacific region. Discover pristine beaches, exotic wildlife, and vibrant nightlife.
As part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, Costa Rica’svolcanoesare among the most mesmerizing in the world. In fact, the present-day landmass known as Costa Rica is the result of complex volcanic activity that took place some 75 million years ago and still continues today. Counting every locati...
Costa Rica is one of the most popular retirement havens in Central America. But when it comes to choosing a location to live, there are a lot of choices. With diverse climates and landscapes, Costa Rica offers you the opportunity to kick your shoes off on white-sand beaches, hike through...
Do I Need a 4×4 to Drive in Costa Rica? It will depend on where you are going. For most touristic destinations and the cities, there are well paved roads and a 4×4 is not necessary. Some places may just require a high clearance car, not necessarily a 4wd in the dry season. How...
Things to Do in Liberia, Costa Rica ©iStock/Artush Just because Liberia is more of a “working” city, that doesn’t mean it’s completely lacking in treasures for a traveler to explore. In fact, many tourists are surprised about the attractions in and around the city. ...
Costa Rica has made remarkable strides in improving living standards. Most Costa Ricans enjoy access to free health care, basic education, and social services. Free-market policies have forced reductions in spending, but health and education indicators remain impressive. Nongovernmental...
After completing the Envision Tour 2022, life brought me to Costa Rica again. This time for the shared retreat with the beloved hearts, Deva Premal & Miten and Peia. For a week, we bathed in a very heartwarming space of mantras, sound ceremonies, and the intensity that ET sound journeys...
Speaking of wood-rails, this undiscovered birding gem has them along with lots more. I thought I knew about most of the places to go birding in Costa Rica, I mean, I included hundreds of sites in “How to See, Find, and Identify Birds in Costa Rica” and yet, after a random school...