This aerial view of Playa del Ostional in Santa Cruz, Costa Rica, reveals a raw and untouched stretch of coastline lined with palm trees and natural vegetation. The dark sand beach and rolling waves ...

Costa Rica spent decades working on preservation through strong environmental policies and long-term planning. They treated environmental conservation as a national priority rather than a tourism ...

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Costa Rica holds a mythical place in many travellers’ imaginations: a small, peaceable country where volcanoes smoulder over the ...

Costa Rica is an exotic destination teeming with unique wildlife, exquisite spas, ecolodges and outdoor adventures. Staying ...

Monteverde is unlike anywhere else in Costa Rica. It is cool, misty, and full of wildlife found nowhere else on earth. Sarah ...

The ant acacia is a small, thorny tree found in different parts of Costa Rica. It is famous, not for its impressive thorns or its ability to thrive in harsh environmental conditions, but because of ...

Many of us have fallen in love with Costa Rica’s endearing wildlife, from sloths and monkeys to its sea turtles and brightly colored macaws. They hold a special place in our hearts. As a way to show ...

A grassroots project has turned deforested beaches into thriving ecosystems by planting 100,000 native trees ...

Raised in vertical farms and stuffed with fruit waste, fly larvae have been turned into animal feed, as a new Costa Rican venture in sustainability is demonstrating. The Central American nation, one ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Celeste Waterfalls in Costa Rica Costa Rica is a destination with some of the most lush rainforests, stunning beaches, and ...

The best resorts in Costa Rica allow travelers to immerse themselves in the country’s famously laid-back way of life. From zip-lining adventures through the jungle to enjoying delicious locally-grown ...