After nearly a decade living in Costa Rica, I’ll admit I’m biased—but I’ve compared it honestly with the Dominican Republic. From wildlife and adventure to beaches, prices, and all-inclusives, here’s ...

After nearly a decade living in Costa Rica, I can tell you this: you don’t need much Spanish to visit—but a little goes a long way. Here’s what to expect, where English is enough, and the key phrases ...

FILE - A moment of silence is observed for Miller Gardner, son of former New York Yankees player Brett Gardner, before the start of an opening-day baseball game between the Yankees and the Milwaukee ...

Learn about the scrutiny surrounding the recent arrangement for deported individuals under new immigration rules.

Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa, a rainforest retreat in the shadow of Costa Rica’s Arenal volcano, has launched a new programme ...

We rank the 13 Best Places to Visit in Costa Rica. See which places our readers like the best, and vote for your favorites.

Costa Rica’s Waldorf Astoria Punta Cacique has earned a place on Esquire’s Best New Hotels of 2026 list, putting Guanacaste ...

Here's how to plan a trip to Monteverde, a Costa Rica region home to stunning cloud forests, eco-resorts, treetop dining, and ...

Boutique Hotel Las Cascadas marks 32 years of family-run hospitality in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica — celebrating 16 ...

Other hospitality brands have followed suit, turning the larger Peninsula Papagayo area and Playa Penca, just across the bay, into a bona fide luxury enclave. The Waldorf Astoria arrived on Playa ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica — Costa Rica said Thursday that it would accept 25 migrants deported from the United States ...

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