Calling all adventure enthusiasts! Costa Rica is a bucket list destination that needs to be top of your travel list. Known for its lush rainforests, incredible wildlife (hello, sloths and toucans!) ...

Packing for Costa Rica isn’t as simple as tossing sundresses and swimsuits into your suitcase. Between the beaches, rainforests, volcanoes, and mountains, you’ll experience multiple microclimates. So ...

With landscapes ranging from dense jungles to active volcanoes to stunning white sand beaches, Costa Rica is a favorite amongst travelers for its spectacular scenery and laid-back "pura vida" ...

The advisories, updated on Dec. 10, highlight risks ranging from violent crime to health-related emergencies. Costa Rica Travel Advisory - ‘Exercise Increased Caution’ Costa Rica’s advisory urges ...

The US Embassy in San Jose has issued a security alert for Costa Rica. The alert was issued on Nov. 25, citing reports of ...

In Costa Rica, pura vida is a way of life. There's a guessable translation – "pure life" or "simple life" – but it's only by visiting the country, with your feet on the ground and your senses wide ...

Costa Rica has earned second place in the Wanderlust Readers’ Travel Awards for the most desirable country in the world. The ranking places the nation just behind Japan, with Canada in third. Voters ...

Begin your trip in Panama City. Walk through the historic district of Casco Antiguo and explore the city’s diverse culinary scene. Then head to Valle de Anton, a small, beautiful village inside of a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kathleen Peddicord covers moving, living, and investing overseas. Costa Rica is perhaps the world’s best-known foreign retirement ...

A Panama Canal cruise offers travelers a chance to experience one of the world's most impressive engineering feats while enjoying the natural beauty of Central America. The Smithsonian Journeys and Le ...