Surf, sand, and low key vibes draw visitors to Costa Rica on a pretty continual basis. Add on great food and low prices, and you've turned us into believers. Are you ready to go? Here's what to pack. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Play safely on Costa Rica’s beaches with this tip
March 11, 2012 by
Watch for sharp drop-offs on Costa Rica's beaches. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Learn which produce is safe in Costa Rica
February 28, 2012 by
In Costa Rica, be cautious and buy organic foods whenever possible; chemicals, many of which have been banned elsewhere, are sprayed freely here without regulation. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Know where to look for this colorful Costa Rican native
February 23, 2012 by
Costa Rica is known for its variety of wildlife, but you might need to seek out some of the shyer species. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Navigate the streets of Costa Rica like a pro with this tip
February 18, 2012 by
Navigate Costa Rica's streets easily with this tip.In towns and cities in Costa Rica, each block is assumed to be 100 meters, although some blocks may be much longer and some may be shorter. So if someone tells you to head down the road 500 meters, they mean five blocks. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
What the Costa Concordia Disaster Means for Cruising in 2012
January 19, 2012 by
While cruisers continue to ponder their return to the high seas following the Costa Concordia tragedy, it's clear that the disaster will impact the near future of cruising in two ways: how the standards for cruise ship safety will be set, and whether passenger bookings and cruise line profitability will plummet. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
In Our Forums: Will the Costa Disaster Affect Cruising?
January 17, 2012 by
While there are concerns about safety—and how it can be improved moving forward—the news hasn't seemed to impact Fodorites' plans for cruise vacations. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Don’t miss this must-do Costa Rican experience
November 24, 2011 by
In Costa Rica's Northern Plains, book horseback trips in the morning during rainy season (July–December). Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Know what to pack for Costa Rica’s Cerro de la Muerte
October 26, 2011 by
Night temperatures on the slopes of Cerro de la Muerte in Costa Rica can approach freezing. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Know where to look for unique wildlife when hiking in Costa Rica
September 20, 2011 by
The vibrantly colored red-eyed tree frog, like the white tent bat, sometimes rests on the underside of large jungle leaves; gently turn a few leaves over as you're hiking and take a peek. You might get lucky. Fodor's Travel Wire … [Read more...]
