I’d like to say we took the road less traveled on our wildlife tour of Tortuguero National Park, but I’d be lying. In fact, there weren’t any roads at all. Instead, our jungle adventure in Costa Rica ...

In the northeastern region of Costa Rica on its Caribbean coast is the small village of Tortuguero, meaning region of turtles. Here lies Tortuguero National Park in the province of Limón, where its ...

Costa Rica gets dark early year-round—but that doesn’t mean the day is over. After nearly a decade living here, I’ve found some of the best experiences actually happen after sunset, from glowing ...

From the smouldering peaks of its volcanic ranges to the pura vida vibe of its Caribbean coast, every corner of Costa Rica promises breathtaking scenery and glorious, riotous wildlife. Whether ...

Tortuguero, one of the world’s best places to see nesting sea turtles, is the smallest of towns. On our first morning, we watched a short film narrated by the director of the Sea Turtle Conservancy. A ...

Families ready for a change in perception and attitude will find it in Costa Rica. With volcanoes, hot springs, raw beaches, cloud forests, tropical wildlife, and national parks all vying for your ...

Despite only being the size of West Virginia, Costa Rica is the land of plenty. It literally translates to "rich coast." Christopher Columbus reportedly discovered it in 1502. But the only person who ...

Explore colorful Costa Rica with your children on a family tour for solo parents, organized by Intrepid Travel. The two-week trip focuses on the Central American country’s landscapes, culture and ...