Costa Rica

Costa Rica

Switzerland of Central America

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

Best food in Costa Rica - Feria Verde, San José

Beyond Restaurants: Where To Find the Best Food in Costa Rica

Looking for the best food in Costa Rica? Here are our favorite festivals, ferias, and foodie tours for a culinary experience to savor.

The Perfect Costa Rica Ceviche Recipe

Costa Rican food writer Melissa Guzman has the perfect ceviche recipe for those hot days at the beach or by the pool.

Navigating Family Travel Insurance for Your Costa Rica Adventure

by CA Staff
October 10, 2024
Costa Rica, Travel

Planning a family getaway to Costa Rica? Don’t forget about the insurance! We look at family travel insurance and determine why it’s a must-have for your Costa Rican adventure with your loved ones.

My Favorite Off-Beat Activities in Costa Rica

by Matt Kepnes
September 10, 2024
Costa Rica, Travel

Matt Kepnes – of Nomadic Matt fame – lists some of his favorite lesser-visited and off-beat activities in Costa Rica.

Guanacaste Airport in Costa Rica Broke Multiple Passenger Records in 2023

by CA Staff
January 5, 2024
Costa Rica, News, Travel

Guanacaste Airport, Costa Rica continued breaking visitor records and growing in 2023 as more passengers than ever arrived.

Looking at the AirBnB Effect in Costa Rica

by James Dyde
December 6, 2023
Costa Rica, Real Estate, Travel

A look at the “AirBnB effect” in Costa Rica and how this worldwide phenomenon is altering the rental/housing landscape in beach and tourist communities.