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Beaches
20 of the Best Beaches—and Beach Resorts—in Costa Rica
With two distinctly different coasts and hundreds of beaches, this Central American country has a lot to offer for seaside adventures.
July 11, 2025 02:13 PM
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Jessie Beck
Stay Here Next
This Luxurious New Hotel Just Opened in Costa Rica With a Treehouse Spa and Spectacular Views of the Pacific
Occupying a peaceful corner of Costa Rica’s biodiverse Peninsula Papagayo, the new Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, lets travelers commune deeply with nature and local culture.
April 3, 2025 01:32 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
What’s New In...
A 174-Mile Hike, New Direct Flights, and Calypso Tours—Here’s Why You Should Visit Costa Rica Now
A coast-to-coast trek, food and music workshops, and a luxury resort boom illustrate how this Central American country keeps coming up with something for everyone.
July 16, 2025 02:15 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Off The Tourist Trail
How To Enjoy Costa Rica’s Beaches and Wildlife Without the Crowds
In this Central American paradise, you can see tapirs and sloths, surf the Caribbean or Pacific, and dance to calypso music—all without joining the tourist masses.
August 4, 2025 02:58 PM
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Mona Gable
Small Ship Cruises
Not Big on Cruising? This Intimate Sailing Ship Feels More Like a Private Yacht
Here’s what it’s really like to cruise on the classic sailing vessel
Sea Cloud Spirit
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February 28, 2024 08:02 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Small Ship Cruises
A New Small-Ship Cruise from Mexico to Costa Rica Takes Passengers Far off the Beaten Cruise Path
A repositioning sailing offers improvised exploration of under-the-radar coastal towns and beaches and the chance to slow down while at sea.
January 24, 2023 12:01 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Longreads
Joy and Wipeouts: A Widowed Mom Finds Healing on an 8-Foot Surfboard
A solo trip to a Costa Rica surf camp helps a single mother crest one of the most difficult waves of her life.
January 12, 2024 08:00 AM
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Fernanda Santos
Outdoor Adventure
10 Can’t Miss Things to Do in Costa Rica, From Wild Beaches to Local Coffee
Its rainforests are legendary, but there’s more beyond the jungles of Costa Rica that belong at the top of your list.
July 8, 2025 05:08 PM
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Nina Kokotas Hahn
Art + Culture
Local Experiences to Try on Your Winter Getaway
With Maya-inspired cooking, Costa Rican coffee, and traditional Hawaiian workshops, these resorts highlight the heritage of the communities they serve.
Sponsored by
Hilton
Water Sports
The Best Costa Rica Surf Camps for Every Type of Surfer
Warm water, year-round waves, and Costa Rica’s relaxed “pura vida” spirit have made this Central American country one of the most popular surf destinations in the world.
August 9, 2023 01:58 PM
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Deb Hopewell
Hotels We Love
13 Standout Luxury Resorts in Costa Rica, From Jungle Hideaways to Beach Retreats
From beaches to jungles, these Costa Rica resorts immerse travelers in the country’s most picturesque natural settings.
April 20, 2026 02:27 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
Beaches
The Best Time to Visit Costa Rica
With so many things to do in Costa Rica, here’s what you need to know about when to visit.
December 14, 2023 11:08 AM
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Erin Van Rheenen
Trending News
The Tourism Industry’s New Role in Fighting Wildfires
Reacting to wildfires from L.A. to the wetlands of Brazil and forests of Costa Rica, tourism groups are increasingly stepping in to help safeguard the places and communities they cherish.
February 4, 2026 07:21 PM
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Hannah Singleton
Loyalty + Rewards
You Can Get an (Almost) Free Stay at Some of the World’s Most Exciting New Hotels—Here’s How
We all know that a buzzy new hotel or resort can inspire an entire trip. What’s even better is when you find out that you can apply your rewards points to the booking. Here are some of the best new hotels of 2025 that participate in loyalty programs.
April 24, 2025 04:00 PM
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Chris Dong
Food + Drink
A Guide to Costa Rican Food: 10 Essential Dishes to Eat in Costa Rica
Discover fresh seafood and fruit-packed
batido
smoothies among the country’s culinary delights.
September 14, 2023 07:55 AM
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Nina Kokotas Hahn
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