Carrie Haverfield, of Boulder, took her first trip to Costa Rica a decade ago after researching destinations that were safe for solo travelers and that fit her budget. She swam in hot springs bordered ...

Petite in size but wealthy in natural wonders, Costa Rica is one of the most versatile vacation spots in the world. Whether you’re into sandy beaches and rolling hillside farms or misty cloud forests ...

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Jen Murphy, a regular Outside contributor and its online travel-advice columnist, splits her time between Maui, Hawaii, and Boulder, Colorado. New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, ...

Are you torn between Costa Rica vs Jamaica for your next vacation? Both of these tropical paradises offer stunning landscapes ...

Enjoy the protected biospheres of Costa Rica's national parks. Soak in the geothermal hot springs near active volcanoes. Get close to incredible wildlife at sea and in the rain forests. Costa Rica has ...

Jen Murphy, a regular Outside contributor and its online travel-advice columnist, splits her time between Maui, Hawaii, and Boulder, Colorado. New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, ...

Eco-luxe hospitality brands like Cayuga Collection help newly trending destinations like Nicaragua, Panama and Guatemala evolve neighboring Costa Rica’s culture of sustainability. Travelers have long ...

Live your best "pura vida” in these scenic, real estate agent–recommended locations. Karla Walsh is a writer based in Des Moines, Iowa. She has written about travel, health, food, wine, psychology, ...

Costa Rica is an exotic destination teeming with unique wildlife, exquisite spas, ecolodges and outdoor adventures. Staying at an all-inclusive resort or booking an all-inclusive package makes ...

When Kema Ward-Hopper and her then-fiance Nicholas Hopper, both from the US, decided to get married in Costa Rica, they had no idea that they’d end up relocating there a few years later. But a series ...