Howler monkeys are in danger due to urbanization. Read about how these animals navigate power lines and face electrocution ...

We rank the 13 Best Places to Visit in Costa Rica. See which places our readers like the best, and vote for your favorites.

In this video, we learn about the symbiotic relationship between frogs and tarantulas. Although it may look as if the ...

Become a coral hero and make a positive impact while traveling in Costa Rica by assisting local efforts with vital coral reef restoration.

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Mexican Red-kneed Tarantulas. Image via George Chernilevsky, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Tarantulas, with their robust forms and often intimidating appearances, inhabit many parts of the ...

Costa Rica ranks third in the Best Places to Retire in 2025: The Annual Global Retirement Index, published by International Living. Although it remains one of the favorites, the country no longer ...

The scene pictured here is on the outskirts of the Tarantula Nebula, the largest and most productive star-forming region in the local universe. At its center, the Tarantula Nebula hosts the most ...

Luis Manuel Picado Grijalba, 43, was arrested at a London airport in December after he was accused of shipping cocaine from Limón, Costa Rica to the US, Nicaragua’s La Prensa reported.

Their origins and purpose remain a mystery wrapped in Costa Rica's rich pre-Columbian history. Standing amidst these UNESCO World Heritage sites, it's easy to imagine ancient civilizations, their ...

We may earn an affiliate commission from links. A country so lush over half of it is blanketed in forest, Costa Rica sets the bar sky high as far as outdoor destinations are concerned. It’s ...