She saw the system working against her and realized she had to play the game herself. Six months ago, she became a real estate agent. Partly, she said, she’s getting too old for the surf industry. But ...

Costa Rica’s highways are packed with animal lovers searching for a glimpse of a sloth or red-eyed tree frog. Too many of the nation’s iconic animals are killed by vehicle strikes on the busy roads.

Costa Rica is filled with natural beauty and adventure. There are volcanoes, rainforests, waterfalls, beaches, and a great diversity of wildlife. There is a lot to see and do, even as it is a ...

The best resorts in Costa Rica allow travelers to immerse themselves in this country’s laid-back way of life. Our travel ...

Miller Gardner, the youngest son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, died on March 21 at the age of 14 while on vacation with his family in Costa Rica. Carbon monoxide poisoning ...

CNN has contacted the State Department for comment. Arias was Costa Rica’s president between 1986 and 1990 and again between 2006 and 2010. He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1987 for his role in ...

The good news is that there are still plenty of ways to explore Costa Rica on a budget, even if you’re visiting during high season. You might have to swap a hotel for a cabina, or a restaurant ...

The United States is Costa Rica's top trading partner. Sign up here. "We will engage in dialogue with U.S. authorities to seek the best access conditions for Costa Rican products," the foreign ...

“Some of them might be 30/1 chances, but anything can happen on a big race night.” While winning the trainers' title would be a significant personal milestone, Costa insists that the biggest ...

HONOLULU — Lava began bubbling out of Hawaii’s most active volcano once again on Tuesday as Kilauea’s sporadic eruption resumed. Watch the eruption in the player above. The eruption ...

And then there’s Arenal, a volcano that still hisses beneath the surface ... Let’s not forget the nightlife of Costa Rica. Night falls fast, wrapping everything in velvet darkness with the stars so ...