The Arenal Volcano rises above
lush garden landscaping in the town of La Fortuna, Costa Rica. This
resting but still active volcano is the centerpiece of a
30,000-acre national park.
Costa Rica's
Osa Peninsula is a place of lush rainforests, clear-water jungle
streams, and pristine beaches. Flanked by the Pacific Ocean to the
west and ...
Costa Rica's
Osa Peninsula is a world apart. This 35- mile-long isolated
landmass stretches southward between the Pacific Ocean and the
waters of Golfo ...
Costa Rica
is home to some of the world’s most biodiverse ecosystems, with
opportunities to witness nature, wildlife, and unlimited outdoor
pursuits. ...
Sitting
halfway between the New Year holidays and summer vacations, spring
is a great time for a getaway. Popular winter destinations are
getting into the ...
Sleeping in
a tent isn't everyone's idea of a great vacation. But at these
resorts, we're not talking blow-up mattresses and sleeping bags.
This is ...
They are
sexy, silky and mysterious. Some are hidden and hard to find while
others are well known and favored by beach lovers. Images of dark,
dramatic ...
Most
travelers think Pacific when they are planning a Costa Rica beach
vacation. From upscale retreats along the Gulf of Papagayo to
fishing lodges in ...
Costa Rica's
Osa Peninsula is the new darling of the eco-adventure crowd. This
thumb of land on the country's Pacific coast harbors Central
America's ...
There's
nothing like standing under the cool, cleansing flow of an outdoor
shower set amid natural surroundings. While lathering up in
bubbles, you might ...
On April 22,
the natural world takes center stage as humans around the globe
pause to reflect on the importance of protecting and enhancing the
ecosystems ...
From a
simple observance in 1970, Earth Day has grown into the world's
largest secular civic event, involving more than 17,000
environmental groups and ...
Bird
watching is fine, but for a real treat; search the treetops for
monkeys the next time you are in Costa Rica. The country's
extensive nature preserves ...
From surf
washed beaches to mountain cloud forests, Costa Rica packs a lot of
adventures into a compact country. You can snorkel a reef in the
morning, ...
Costa Rica
is an ornithologist's paradise, home to more than 850 full time or
seasonal species of birds. Of these many and varied species, none
are more ...