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Arenal is where the gods would live if they lived in Costa Rica

With the iconic cone of its namesake volcano hovering in the background, Arenal is the adventure capital of Costa Rica. And its hot springs aren't bad, either.

Costa Rica History: The Story of Quepos/Manuel Antonio

In our continuing series on "Costa Rica's Greatest Places," we look at the history of Quepos/Manuel as a conquistador's prize, a banana town and a tourism treasure.

Manuel Antonio: Mangroves, monkeys and jumping off waterfalls

In our continuing series on "Costa Rica's Greatest Places," we explore two great adventures launched from Quepos/Manuel Antonio: mangrove kayaking and a waterfall tour.

Marina Pez Vela sailed a rough sea to calmer waters

The Marina Pez Vela got off to a rocky start, both in its finances and in its public perception, but it found its way to a gentle landing.
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Costa Rica Faces Water Supply Challenges Amid Severe Drought

In a press conference the Costa Rican Institute of Aqueducts and Sewers (AyA), the government entity responsible for water supply in the country, announced...

Costa Rican Hotels Shine in Travel+Leisure’s Best 100 List

According to Travel+Leisure’s most recent publication, the Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo and Silvestre Nosara Hotel & Residences, located in Guanacaste, are among the...

Costa Rican Colon Surges Against US Dollar: Causes and Implications

A question many of us are asking right now is: How is the colon appreciating so rapidly vs the dollar? Since June, 2022, the...