A Quick Guide to Our Favorite Costa Rica Waterfalls
A guide to our favorite Costa Rica waterfalls, highlighting the best features of each cascade with practical tips and local insights.
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Switzerland of Central America
73
The number of years since army was abolished in Costa Rica.
2,925,128
The number of foreign visitors who visited Costa Rica pre-pandemic.
27.44
The percentage of protected land in Costa Rica.
Costa Rica Stories, Information, and Opinion
Costa Rica Tourism Professionals Analyze Recent Low-Season Visitor Decline
Costa Rica tourism professionals discuss multiple factors behind recent visitor decline, from currency issues to infrastructure challenges, while some argue numbers simply show return to normal seasonal patterns.
Costa Rica Beach Restaurant Prices Spark National Debate After $54 Breakfast Bill
A $54 breakfast bill in Nosara ignites heated discussion about Costa Rica beach restaurant prices, tourism sustainability, and local accessibility.
Airbnb Hosts Face New Reporting Requirements as Costa Rica Tightens Tax Rules in 2025
Costa Rica becomes first Latin American country to implement OECD digital platform tax rules. From 2025, Airbnb hosts must report detailed rental income data as authorities tackle unlicensed vacation rentals.
Five Reasons To Spend Christmas in Costa Rica
Looking for reasons to spend Christmas in Costa Rica? Here, we offer five compelling reasons to visit Costa Rica over the Holidays.
IATA Demands Action as Final Numbers Show 30,000 Passengers Affected by Guanacaste Airport Closure
IATA calls for urgent runway maintenance as officials reveal the impact of the recent Guanacaste Airport closure in Costa Rica.
Five Dead, One Survivor in Costa Rica Mountain Plane Crash
Survivor rescued after fatal Costa Rica plane crash kills five. 16-hour overnight mountain rescue operation succeeds in reaching crash victim.
Small Plane Crashes in Escazu Mountains of Costa Rica
Small passenger plane crashes on Pico Blanco mountain in Escazu near San José, Costa Rica after being diverted due to weather.
The Rise of E-bikes in Costa Rica
Discover how e-bikes in Costa Rica are transforming transportation in this sustainable Central American nation.
Barefoot Luxury and Earthing in Costa Rica: A Natural Connection
Are you looking to get grounded? In this article, discover some barefoot luxury eco-lodges and hotels perfect for earthing in Costa Rica!