Tourists are flocking to Costa Rica, with visitors trying to get a taste of the Blue Zone lifestyle that promises better-than-average health and longevity. And while the country's economy has grown to ...

Costa Rica is packed full of beaches where you can relax and enjoy the local way of life. Here are the best beaches where you ...

The Poás volcano, one of Costa Rica's most popular tourist attractions, erupted suddenly on Monday, arousing the interest of ...

If you're looking for a shortlist of towns or attractions to visit while driving around the peninsula, consider the following: U.S. News Insider Tip: A "soda" is a mom-and-pop lunch counter or ...

The sudden death of 14-year-old Miller Gardner in Costa Rica should not impact potential travelers from visiting the country, says the nation’s Chamber of Tourism. Miller, the son of former ...

Costa Rica has recorded seven consecutive months of declining international tourist arrivals, a troubling trend that began in September 2024 and persisted through March 2025, according to the Costa ...

In response to the failed promise of “sustainable tourism,” can a new model leave places better with the help of tourists?

Economists warn this shift, driven by declining tourism and U.S. trade policies, could signal tougher times ahead for the colón. The Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR) reported in early 2025 that the ...

In its first-ever public response, Costa Rica's highest tourism authority — the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) — has addressed the use and regulation of carbon monoxide detectors in ...