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Hotels
From Surf Towns to Cloud Forests, These Are Costa Rica’s Dreamiest Airbnbs
The best way to embrace the country’s
pura vida
is by staying in one of these nature-surrounded rental properties.
April 16, 2024 06:18 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Hotels We Love
These Are the Best New Hotels of 2024
AFAR’s picks for the 31 best new hotels in the world.
April 04, 2024 09:00 AM
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Jennifer Flowers
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
Hotels
The 10 Best Resorts in Costa Rica
From beaches to jungles, these Costa Rica resorts immerse travelers in the country’s most picturesque natural settings.
December 14, 2023 10:00 AM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
Cities We Love
10 Places in Mexico to Visit for Food, Beaches, and Amazing Sights
Here are several places that should be on everyone’s must-visit list.
November 07, 2023 07:27 AM
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Meagan Drillinger
Outdoor Adventure
8 Can’t Miss Things to Do in Costa Rica
Its rainforests are legendary, but there’s more beyond the jungles of Costa Rica that belong at the top of your list.
September 08, 2023 03:41 PM
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Nina Kokotas Hahn
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 09, 2023 01:58 PM
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Deb Hopewell
Hotels
14 Airbnbs You’ll Want to Book Just for the Pool
From Palm Springs to Palermo, these Airbnbs with pools are worth adding to your wish list for future trips.
June 28, 2023 08:02 AM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Hotels We Love
The 15 Best Resorts in Mexico
Whether you’re looking for an ocean escape, a jungle retreat, or a beach town, you’ll find it here in our expertly curated list of the 15 best Mexico retreats of 2023.
June 12, 2023 07:53 PM
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Mary Holland
International Beaches
The 9 Most Beautiful Beaches in Mexico
Explore the pristine, wildlife-rich waters surrounding Baja and beyond.
April 26, 2023 11:47 PM
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Meagan Drillinger
Beaches
17 Beautiful Beaches in Costa Rica—and Where to Stay Once You’re There
With two distinctly different coasts and hundreds of beaches, this Central American country has a lot to offer for seaside adventures.
March 21, 2023 08:12 PM
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AFAR Editors
Where to Travel Next
The Best Places to Travel in 2022
Where will 2022 take you? Below, you’ll find 39 destinations—from Abu Dhabi to Alberta, Canada—where your visit will really count. Locals tell us what’s new, exciting, and worth the trip in the coming year.
December 01, 2021 10:52 AM
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AFAR Editors
Water Sports
The Best Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Puerto Rico
Marine life is as vibrant as overland life.
March 29, 2021 02:05 PM
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Terry Ward
Food + Drink
Required Eating: Washington, D.C.’s Classic Meals
Eat your way to the real Washington at a hot dog spot, soul-food diner, Salvadoran restaurant, and more.
March 02, 2020 04:43 PM
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Natalie Beauregard
In the Magazine
The Traveler’s Guide to Happiness
How does travel make you happy? In our first-ever Travel Happiness Survey, presented by the Aruba Tourism Authority, we turned that question over to you.
August 01, 2019 10:57 AM
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AFAR Editors
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