Costa Rica

Summary Costa Rica’s Biodiversity Botánika Osa Peninsula Overview Culinary Experience Recreational Activities Wildlife Adventures Costa Rica’s Biodiversity Costa Rica is a nature lover’s paradise. This small Central American country is home to nearly 6% of the world’s biodiversity, encompassing about half a million species. Furthermore, the country’s stunning landscapes — including volcanoes, mountains, lush rainforests,…

Summary Introduction to Costa Rica’s Fungi Trail The Mission of Funga Conservation Events and Upcoming Excursions Costa Rica’s Fungi Trail: A Unique Eco-Tourism Initiative Costa Rica is on a mission to prove that the rainy season may in fact be its best season. On May 28, Oropopo Experience and Funga Conservation launched Costa Rica’s first…

iBestTravel Travel Stories Share Jul 11, 2018 • 5 min read Discovering the Wonders of Costa Rica’s National Parks Covering approximately 10% of Costa Rican territory, the national parks protect a stunning array of landscapes—wetlands and forests, caves and volcanoes, and habitats for countless creatures. This natural resource is a treasure waiting for you to…

Explore the Beauty and Tranquility of Costa Rica Pura vida. Pure life. You’ll hear the expression frequently throughout your visit to Costa Rica, as a sincere wish for your time in this natural wonderland. It’s a valediction, an affirmation, and a state of mind, reflecting an appreciation for the awesomeness of nature and our role…

For Costa Ricans, coffee is more than just a caffeine kick. The coffee bean is nicknamed grano de oro — the golden grain — in part because of how the industry has shaped the entire country’s development. As one of the world’s top exporters, you won’t find a better cup of coffee anywhere else. Even…

Misty jungles, Caribbean beaches, volcanoes, monkeys, sloths, toucans, world-class surf, cloud-forest trails, ziplines… pura vida adventures abound in Costa Rica. The world’s an unfair place and rarely is this more obvious than in Costa Rica. The small Central American country has many times more than its fair share of natural splendor. Pura vida (pure life)…

Costa Rica’s COVID-19 Travel Regulations Update Starting this week, visitors to Costa Rica will no longer need to present a negative COVID-19 test result to enter the country. This requirement was in place since Costa Rica began gradually reopening its borders in August. Travelers visiting Costa Rica will no longer have to present a negative…

Costa Rica is encouraging tourists to offset the carbon footprint generated from flights and overland travel. This initiative aims to promote sustainable tourism and establishes Costa Rica as one of the world’s only carbon-neutral countries. The initiative, called the Pura Vida Pledge, seeks voluntary donations from travelers. Contributions will support environmental projects throughout the country,…

Exploring Costa Rica Post-Pandemic Soon after Costa Rica reopened to US tourists, Ali Wunderman visited to talk to the locals, learn the pandemic protocols, and seek out a very elusive bird. Twenty-one years ago, Costa Rica was the first country I had ever visited outside the United States. Since that first trip, I have been…

Costa Rica is giving away 15 free vacations to residents from the US and Canada, who deserve a well-earned rest. The sun-drenched trip for two includes accommodation, return flights, insurance, and meal vouchers. Costa Rica has reopened to travelers. Here’s what it’s like to visit Competition Details As travel restrictions are lifted in Costa Rica,…

Best Tree Houses to Experience in Costa Rica Many places around the world are experiencing renewed interest in tree houses, and Costa Rica – with its vast stretches of primary forest and durable hardwoods – is certainly no exception. More visitors are choosing to sleep in tree houses because they are passionate about forest conservation….

Costa Rica Drops Mandatory Health Insurance for Fully Vaccinated Visitors From August 1, Costa Rica will drop its mandatory health insurance requirement for fully vaccinated visitors, as announced by the tourist board this week. Since reopening its borders last year, Costa Rica has required visitors to purchase travel insurance covering medical expenses of at least…

Costa Rica Introduces Digital Nomad Visa Woman hiking the Arenal 1968 Trail, Costa Rica. ©MB Photography/Getty Images Costa Rica has recently passed a law to grant visas to digital nomads. This new visa allows international visitors and their families to live and work in the country for a minimum of one year, providing an opportunity…