The traffic in all three lanes of the main highway was stationary as we sat in our rented car, travelling from San José – Costa Rica's capital – to Monteverde. It was November, the last month of the rainy season, but it was still hot. The road journey is supposed to take two-and-a-half hours, but it was more like three-and-a-half on both the outwar...

The lights of Costa Rica's capital, San José, appeared below us in sharp contrast to the darkness of the Central American jungles we had been flying over, as our plane descended into Juan Santamaria International Airport. The five-hour flight from Los Angeles via Guatemala City last November heralded our first visit to Costa Rica's capital, an...

The Central American nation of Costa Rica – known for its natural wonders, colourful culture and friendly locals – offers travellers an ideal destination for a quick getaway. Roughly the size of Denmark, visitors can take advantage of the country's small size to explore numerous opportunities for adventure and relaxation. In as little as 48 hours, ...

Playa Hermosa has been added to the list of World Surfing Reserves in recognition its world-class waves, rich biodiversity, strong community support and a clear conservation vision. World Surfing Reserves (WSR) is a programme created by Save The Waves. This is an international non-profit organisation dedicated to protecting surf ecosystems. The pro...

Costa Rica, which is located between the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea in Central America, offers visitors an abundance of wildlife, landscapes and climates. The island currently has 30 National Parks managed by SINAC (Sistema Nacional de Areas de Conservacion), which embrace more than 28% of the country's total land area. Costa Rica's approach t...

​The Miravalles Volcano National Park – Jorge Manuel Dengo, which is located in the north-western region of Guanacaste, has become the country's 29th national park. Named after environmentalist Jorge Manuel Dengo Obregón, the 5,000 hectare park features some of Costa Rica's biggest geothermal fields and houses fauna species such as jaguars, ocelots...