Costa Rica locals told Business Insider that droves of tourists visiting the area had eroded the Blue Zone lifestyle the ...

“This is the worst high season I’ve seen in 20 years,” she says, her voice heavy with worry. Her story reflects a broader crisis gripping Costa Rica, where a sharp decline in tourist arrivals ...

Costa Rica’s exchange rate has defied expectations, climbing steadily after months of stability near ¢500. Two weeks ago, the dollar traded at ¢500.16, but by Monday it reached ¢511.43—a daily rise ...

In fact, it was as recently as 2021 that the government here ... Restored from my regenerative tourism adventure, I depart ...

The sudden death of 14-year-old Miller Gardner in Costa Rica should not impact potential travelers from visiting the country, says the nation’s Chamber of Tourism. Miller, the son of former ...

The Gardners’ tragedy came as tourism had already slipped in Costa Rica by the start of the year, part of an overall dip in Latin American travel by Americans — due in part to the country’s ...

Costa Rica has long been celebrated for its leadership in environmental policy. In 2015, Costa Rica pledged to become carbon neutral (the result of a net zero release of carbon dioxide into the ...

In Costa Rica, the rainforests are being conserved through National Park designation. Small-scale tourism is a sustainable use, but this brings in little revenue. In Talamanca, sustainable farming ...

Trade exchange between Costa Rica and the four Pacific Alliance countries reached US$ 2.458 billion in 2021, representing 7.5% of the country's total foreign trade.

Consult Costa Rica's official tourism board for a current bus schedule. If you'd prefer to let someone else do the driving, but want a faster trip than a local bus can provide, private shuttles ...

With landscapes ranging from dense jungles to active volcanoes to stunning white sand beaches, Costa Rica is a favorite amongst travelers for its spectacular scenery and laid-back "pura vida ...