In 1988, five Costa Rican fishermen were rescued after being lost at sea for five months, surviving a journey of over 3,600 miles across the Pacific Ocean.

Nicole Grigorov nearly died after traveling to Costa Rica for an affordable tummy tuck. The 52-year-old has been hospitalized ...

Lilidia Quirós teaches her two daughters to feel proud of being Maleku, an indigenous community in northern Costa Rica that strives to preserve its traditions while competing with adventure tourism to ...

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — The sole survivor of a plane crash near Costa Rica’s capital, in which five other people died, is in serious condition in a hospital, the local Red Cross said on Tuesday.

Travel volunteering has long been a pillar of the backpacking community. However, while some opportunities lead to careers and life-long passions, others end in disaster.

Joseph travels to Costa Rica to find the true meaning the people’s “Pura Vida” lifestyle. Joseph travels to lush Costa Rica to admire its beauty and find the true meaning of “Pura Vida.” Along the way ...

Ultimately, the decision to move abroad in retirement may be one of the biggest decisions of Neil’s life. Before he makes his decision, he should spend some time doing research on Costa Rica to learn ...

A Costa Rican police chief is standing by his statement regarding the moments that led up to Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s death, insisting the late actor’s daughter was in the water at the time of his ...

Costa Rica’s President Rodrigo Chaves has further restricted access to abortion, limiting it to situations when the mother’s life is in danger. The country’s previous regulations also ...

Costa Rica is nearing a potential ban on noise-producing fireworks due to their negative effects on people, animals, and the environment. The Environment Commission of the Legislative Assembly has ...

Friends who survived a Costa Rican rafting accident want stronger regulations. Ten men who survived a Costa Rican rafting accident that killed four close friends are often overwhelmed by grief, and ...

SAN JOSE (Reuters) - A landslide caused by heavy rain killed 20 people in Costa Rica on Thursday as President Laura Chinchilla considered declaring a national emergency to help the coffee-growing ...