Monteverde is unlike anywhere else in Costa Rica. It is cool, misty, and full of wildlife found nowhere else on earth. Sarah ...

This aerial view of Playa del Ostional in Santa Cruz, Costa Rica, reveals a raw and untouched stretch of coastline lined with palm trees and natural vegetation. The dark sand beach and rolling waves ...

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Costa Rica holds a mythical place in many travellers’ imaginations: a small, peaceable country where volcanoes smoulder over the ...

Costa Rica spent decades working on preservation through strong environmental policies and long-term planning. They treated environmental conservation as a national priority rather than a tourism ...

‘Do you smell that? It smells like a snake.’ That’s what my hiking companion stated as we slipped off of the gravel road into the cover of the surrounding jungle. I didn’t smell it. I couldn’t smell ...

Familiarity sometimes breeds disinterest. Yes, the Tico version of this raccoon is the same species of trashcan-bandit that lives in the US and Canada, but just because you recognize it doesn’t mean ...

Costa Rica is an exotic destination teeming with unique wildlife, exquisite spas, ecolodges and outdoor adventures. Staying ...

Walking towards the lobby of the Hacienda Guachipelín, I come across a man carrying a big boa constrictor. But this isn’t a pet. The ecolodge grounds are brimming with wildlife and this particular ...

Drake Bay, located next to Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica, offers a rich biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities. Costa Rica has seen a rise in tourism, with a significant increase in ...

It's a world without walls, an endless, noisy darkness. With nothing but mosquito nets to ward off the shrieking, roaring wildlife, I have settled my three young children to bed on their first night ...

The best resorts in Costa Rica allow travelers to immerse themselves in the country’s famously laid-back way of life. From zip-lining adventures through the jungle to enjoying delicious locally-grown ...