By diversifying a mostly agricultural economy into one stressing manufacturing and ecotourism, Costa Rica has attracted ...

In 1988, five Costa Rican fishermen were rescued after being lost at sea for five months, surviving a journey of over 3,600 miles across the Pacific Ocean.

A friend was invited to a bride's destination wedding in Costa Rica, but bowed out early after finding out it was part of a ...

Joseph travels to Costa Rica to find the true meaning the people’s “Pura Vida” lifestyle. Joseph travels to lush Costa Rica to admire its beauty and find the true meaning of “Pura Vida.” Along the way ...

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — The sole survivor of a plane crash near Costa Rica’s capital, in which five other people died, is in serious condition in a hospital, the local Red Cross said on Tuesday.

Ultimately, the decision to move abroad in retirement may be one of the biggest decisions of Neil’s life. Before he makes his ...

Nicaraguan migrants prepare to cross into Costa Rican territory on their way to their country, in the border town of Paso Canoas, Panama, 11 February 2021. A total of 224 Nicaraguan migrants left ...

Travel volunteering has long been a pillar of the backpacking community. However, while some opportunities lead to careers and life-long passions, others end in disaster.

Costa Rica’s President Rodrigo Chaves has further restricted access to abortion, limiting it to situations when the mother’s life is in danger. The country’s previous regulations also ...

Costa Rica is nearing a potential ban on noise-producing fireworks due to their negative effects on people, animals, and the environment. The Environment Commission of the Legislative Assembly has ...

A Costa Rican police chief is standing by his statement regarding the moments that led up to Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s death, insisting the late actor’s daughter was in the water at the time of his ...

I’ve travelled all over the world in search of wellbeing and Costa Rica has always been a place that’s topped my bucket list. I’d read about the healing power of the protected jungles and reefs, the ...