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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
Trending News
Ecuador Has Declared a State of Emergency—Here’s What Travelers Need to Know
The South American country has increased security measures in response to a recent spate of violence following the prison escape of drug kingpin José Adolfo Macías earlier this month. Here’s the latest.
January 23, 2024 07:31 PM
·
Meagan Drillinger
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
·
Erin Van Rheenen
Festivals + Events
When and Where to Celebrate Día de los Muertos in Mexico
Taking place over two colorful days in November, Día de los Muertos is a vibrant celebration held in memory of passed loved ones.
September 20, 2023 10:34 AM
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Sarah Buder
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
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
Books
27 Independent Bookstores in the U.S. You Should Visit
From New York to California—and everywhere in between—these are the best bookstores across the country.
August 29, 2023 08:35 PM
·
Aislyn Greene
Epic Trips
These
5 Unexpected Destinations Will Inspire You to Go Off the Beaten Path on Your Next Trip
Take the road less traveled for thrilling cities like Cape Town, the distinctive cuisine of Osaka, and exotic wildlife sightings in Australia.
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Panama: Come for the Canal; Stay for the Sofitel Legend Hotel
Panama City is best known to travelers for its famous canal, but a new hotel from Sofitel Legend is elevating the city’s profile.
June 30, 2023 10:49 AM
·
Billie Cohen
Loyalty + Rewards
How to Earn and Burn Hotel Points This Summer
Five nights in Paris for just 180,000 Amex points? Three nights in Panama for 60,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points? Here’s how.
April 28, 2023 11:43 AM
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Paul Rubio
Outdoor Adventure
Whales, Sea Turtles, and Active Volcanoes—Here Are 9 Must-Visit Costa Rican Parks
Though smaller than the state of West Virginia, Costa Rica has devoted more than 25 percent of its land to protected parks and nature reserves.
April 17, 2023 07:18 PM
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Mona Gable
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
·
AFAR Editors
Trending News
The Travel Industry Has Ambitious Climate Goals. How Will It Meet Them?
The travel industry has a long way to go to reach its climate ambitions of net-zero by 2050, but these companies and destinations are stepping up to the challenge.
November 29, 2022 06:42 PM
·
Kathleen Rellihan
Loyalty + Rewards
I Planned a Dream Trip Using Aeroplan Points—You Can, Too
Air Canada’s frequent flier program Aeroplan can get you to more than 1,300 destinations using points. Here’s how I flew to Ecuador and Panama in business class using just 85,000 points round trip.
November 22, 2022 10:07 AM
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Paul Rubio
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