Costa Rica Articles & Videos

• Costa Rica Snook Fishing Technique

  Costa Rica has numerous sport fishing opportunities with sailfish, tarpon, bonefish, roosterfish, jack crevalle and other popular game fish. Costa Rica supports a large number of snook with several types of snook flourishing in the region.… read more

• What is Costa Rica's Weather Like During the Year?

  Although Costa Rica is only 19,563 square miles (smaller than West Virginia), the weather varies by region due to differences in elevation. In general, the country has two seasons, dry and rainy. read more

• Guanacaste, Costa Rica Fishing

  Guanacaste is a northern province of Costa Rica known for its beautiful beaches and Pacific surf. Surfing, swimming, snorkeling and fishing are all popular pastimes in the area. Several fishing charters operate in the province. Marlin, yell… read more

• Motels in Mal Pais, Costa Rica

  Costa Rica, Spanish for "rich coast," is a vacation destination that truly stands up to its name. With gorgeous beaches, incredible surfing and unparalleled natural beauty, Costa Rica is a playground in paradise. The small coastal village o… read more

• Information About Costa Rica Money

  Costa Rica is a small Central American country located between Nicaragua and Panama. Almost 26 percent of the country is either nationally protected territory or conservation land. The Costa Rica Tourism Institute has created a sustainabili… read more

• Costa Rica Airport List

  Costa Rica has two international airports with the San Jose International Airport and the Liberia International Airport. The Central American nation operates smaller domestic airports in its various provinces like Guanacaste and Puntarenas.… read more

• The History of Costa Rica

  The Republic of Costa Rica is a Central American country bordered by Nicaragua and Panama. Its name means, literally, Rich Coast--it was given by Spanish who expected to find gold there. read more

• Major Attractions of Costa Rica

  Costa Rica's diverse habitats and natural beauty could keep a traveler enthralled for months on end. Most travelers flock to the country's political, economic and cultural capital of San José before venturing out to Costa Rica's other… read more

• Is There Any Flats Fishing in Costa Rica?

  With the Pacific on the west and the Caribbean on the east--and boasting several excellent harbors--Costa Rica is tailor-made for fine fishing. Although access to blue water open sea fishing is easy, many sportsmen take advantage of the num… read more

• Activities in Costa Rica

  Located in Central America and featuring a population that speaks English as a national language, Costa Rica is a popular destination for tourists from North America. The natural beauty of the country is reason enough to head to Costa Rica… read more

• What to Bring to Guanacaste National Park in Costa Rica

  Guanacaste National Park in northern Costa Rica was created in 1989 to preserve tropical forests on the slopes of the volcanoes Cacoa (extinct) and Orosi and to sustain the migratory routes of the area's robust and varied animal population.… read more

• Types of Forests in Costa Rica

  Costa Rica has many types of forest, most of which are very moist and humid. Some forests are located at high elevations; others much lower. All of the plant and animal life in the forests of Costa Rica is very diverse and thousands of spec… read more

• About Things to Do at Playa Flamingo in Costa Rica

  Located in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Playa Flamingo is home to white sand beaches, staggering wealth from private developers and private estates and a number of water-sports activities. With resorts and tours offering outdoor adventure packag… read more

• Things to Do in Costa Rica With Kids

  When traveling with your kids in Costa Rica, there is an abundance of things to keep them occupied and happy. Many activities offer not only fun, but educational adventures as well. There is always something new to be discovered when visiti… read more

• Fishing Regulations in Costa Rica

  Costa Rica's warm ocean waters team with a large variety of fish, including massive marlin and giant sailfish. Many tourists travel to this Spanish-speaking country to try their sport-fishing luck at landing a record catch, while others com… read more

• Things to Do in Costa Rica

  Costa Rica is a wildlife wonderland in Central America. It is flanked by the Pacific Ocean on one side and the Caribbean Sea on the other. Costa Rica is a haven for adventurists, as well as visitors who simply wish to relax. There's always… read more

• About Things to Do in Playa Conchal, Costa Rica

  Playa Conchal is considered one of the most stunning beaches on Costa Rica's Gold Coast. The area is located just north of Guanacaste province.The weather in this area of the country is seemingly perfect all year-round, so go and bathe in t… read more

• The Best Time to Fish in Costa Rica

  Costa Rica is a favorite among fishermen because of the lack of seasons. Costa Rica doesn't have a traditional cold season, which means fish are almost always biting. Consider planning your fishing trip for the winter months, and in particu… read more

• Types of Fish in Costa Rica

  Most of the species of fish swimming the waters of Costa Rica are the same found in other North American waters. Anglers visiting the country will find a wealth of opportunities when fishing for gamefish both large, small and billed. Water… read more

• About the Wildlife in Costa Rica

  Costa Rica is a Central American country that has a tropical climate. Its rain forest ecosystem supports a wide selection of animals, many of which are also found in South America. Feline predators, bats, snakes, monkeys, and exotic birds h… read more