Hi, I'm Sarah. My husband Thomas and I have been living in Costa Rica since 2016, and one of the things that genuinely surprised us when we first moved here was just how serious this country is about ...

Costa Rica is known for being home to some of the world’s cutest animals, such as sloths and ocelots. But the country’s national tourism body wants visitors to come to their country to look at animals ...

Costa Rica lawmakers approve a measure requiring wildlife crossings on roads when infrastructure threatens wildlife and ...

Costa Rica is dealing with yet another sharp rise in wildlife trafficking, now our country’s third most common environmental crime. Reports highlighted intensified efforts by authorities to curb this ...

Costa Rica, renowned for its wildlife, has recently launched a campaign to dissuade people from taking selfies with wild animals. Despite being banned in the country more than 10 years ago, large ...

We rank the 13 Best Places to Visit in Costa Rica. See which places our readers like the best, and vote for your favorites.

Costa Rica — explored by Columbus — literally translates to “The Rich Coast.” Costa Rica is one of the most exotic tourist destinations available to a variety of potential visitors from the United ...

Sarah McArthur, who has lived in Costa Rica since 2016, sets the record straight on 8 common misconceptions: rainy season, tap water, wildlife, cost, driving, and Pura Vida.