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Into the Flow Zone: Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica
You don’t have to be a “Lava Junkie” to get a rush out of learning about Costa Rica’s active and very vocal Arenal Volcano. With hiking and wildlife in the rainforest this trip is a thrill.
Searching for Toucans in Costa Rica
Nestled in the Central Costa Rican mountains, Rafiki Lodge offers plenty of wildlife viewing opportunities. With luck, you may see a Toucan.
Around the World in 11 Cocktails
Sampling the local food and drink is a fun way to explore a new culture. Here’s a virtual tour that highlights 11 cocktails, from Belizean rum cocktail to the Malaysian Jungle Bird.
Monkeys Always, Jaguars Maybe at Costa Rica’s Eco-Lodges
Want to experience Costa Rica’s wildlife up close? Here’s our guide to four top wilderness resorts and eco-lodges in Costa Rica.
5 Countries with the Best Healthcare in the World
Looking for the best healthcare in the world? It may just be a beach vacation away.
Costa Rica in a Cup: The Doka Coffee Estate
Get a taste of Costa Rican coffee and learn about the process on the lush slopes of the Poas Volcano in Alajuela.
Land of Adventure: 5 Questions for Costa Rica
Have questions about travel to Costa Rica? Local experts provide their insight on Costa Rica travel.
Three Nights in a Tree: Finca Bellavista, Costa Rica
We had always dreamed of staying in a tree house. Here’s how it went when we stayed at Finca Bellavista in the rainforest of Costa Rica.
How an American Filibuster Created a Costa Rican Hero
How Juan Santamaria, Costa Rica’s national hero, got his own holiday.
Habitat for Humanity: Costa Rica
Save the world? Start with a house.
Arenal, Costa Rica: Fire, Mist and Shades of Green
Even in the middle of the night, answer your phone immediately. The nearby volcano erupts twice nearly every hour.