What to see and do – a guide to Costa Rica’s best attractions and activities
Costa Rica is divided into seven provinces, each providing tourists with a unique experience depending on their interests. Looking to top-up your tan on a beach in Playa Potrero? Or see the wildlife in Tortuguero? Anywhere along the Pacuare River is perfect for rafting and most beaches offer a varie
Where to eat in Costa Rica – a guide to local food and drink
Costa Rica has a unique cuisine consisting of rice and beans, fresh meats and seafood that make up most meals, and plenty of exotic fruits that are incorporated into their diets as snacks or refreshing drinks. Ingredients are grown close to home which means you’ll always be eating fresh and healthy
Where to stay in Costa Rica – a neighborhood guide
Costa Rica has so much to offer its travelers that you need to consider what you really want to see and do. Are you comfortable sleeping close to the wild or is a five-star hotel a must? Perhaps you want to stay near Costa Rica’s best beaches, or explore the rainforests and get a glimpse at the volc
The Costa Rica conundrum
The Costa Rica conundrum Costa Ricas bountiful rainforests host countless animal and plant species – and a raft of activities to boot
10 favourite coastlines
10 favourite coastlines Wanderlust blogger Alastair Humphreys shares his favourite coastlines. Warning: may provoke howls of outrage and oohs of contented agreement
5 Costa Rican offbeat eco-lodges
5 Costa Rican offbeat eco-lodges Costa Rica’s rainforest reserves and protected peninsulas are stunning – but crowded. For a more tranquil experience you need to stay in the right places
The complete guide to volunteering
The complete guide to volunteering Thousands of people volunteer overseas every year. Here we explain why, and how you can make a difference – from a week to a couple of years
Volunteering: Work with 18-24 year olds in Costa Rica
Volunteering: Work with 18-24 year olds in Costa Rica It doesnt take much effort to get out there and get on with it. Sarah Elliot, Student, 34
12 last-minute Christmas family trips
12 last-minute Christmas family trips It’s not too late to wrap up a last-minute family holiday, says Family Man, Wanderlust contributing editor and the editor of 101familyholidays.co.uk
Crossing Costa Rica with manpower
Crossing Costa Rica with manpower 12 people, two weeks, 273km by raft, bike and foot: Mark Stratton sets out to traverse Central America
Central Americas top 5 beaches
Central Americas top 5 beaches With the Pacific Ocean crashing to one side and the Caribbean lapping at the other, Central America is home to some of the worlds best beaches. Morwenna Evans reveals her top spots
Top 5 authentic experiences in Monteverde
Top 5 authentic experiences in Monteverde Costa Ricas thick, tropical cloud forests (like something straight from Jurassic Park) offer more than monkey sightings. Dont miss Rob Bailes five favourite activities
The Catch-22 of getting into Costa Rica
The Catch-22 of getting into Costa Rica
The Wanderlust guide to the best of Costa Rica
The Wanderlust guide to the best of Costa Rica
9 paradise Costa Rica holiday rentals - from £8.50 per night!
9 paradise Costa Rica holiday rentals - from £8.50 per night! No, its not a scam! Costa Ricas glorious holiday rentals are both cheap and stunning - and weve picked out the best... Now, infinity pool or sea view - or both?
Costa Rica: sensational and sustainable
Costa Rica: sensational and sustainable Tiny Costa Rica is a biodiversity colossus. And thanks to some innovative and sensitive ecolodges, you can see the country’s wildest places in fine, sustainable style
Road trip through Central America
Road trip through Central America There’s no better way to experience the diversity and authenticity of Central America than a road trip along the legendary Carretera Panamericana
The 5 happiest countries in the world
The 5 happiest countries in the world
Getting up-close with turtles at Costa Ricas arribada
Getting up-close with turtles at Costa Ricas arribada On the paradise beaches of Costa Rica, thousands of sea turtles make their nests in one of the worlds greatest wildlife spectacles. Welcome to the arribada
11 ways to experience Costa Rica
11 ways to experience Costa Rica With its rainforest capers, beautiful beaches, volcanoes to climb and abundance of wildlife, Costa Rica has an adventure for everyone...
