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What to do, where to stay, and where to eat in Costa Rica

With four percent of the earth's wildlife species, vast tropical rain forests, live volcanoes, and beautiful beaches, it's no wonder Costa Rica is one of the hottest destinations in Latin America. Navigate the beaches and rainforests with the help of our Costa Rica Destination Guide—you'll find maps, articles, and travel deals, as well as up-to-date listings for our experts’ favorite hotels and restaurants.

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Costa Rica Features

Costa Rica | The Simple Life December, 2007

The new Costa Rica November, 2007

In the country that more or less invented eco-travel, you’ll find lush jungles, enormous turtles, untouched beaches—and rapidly expanding luxury-resort developments. Julian Rubinstein investigates.

Costa Rica April, 2006

Planning a trip to Costa Rica—where your choices are virtually endless—can be overwhelming. Here, five takes on Central America's jungle-and-beach paradise, whatever your interest.

Go on a Retreat September, 2006

Turns out a one-man expedition straight to the Inner Self can be a lot more gratifying than it sounds—four hours of yoga a day notwithstanding. David A. Keeps opens wide and says Om

See an Endangered Species September, 2006

From Baja to Rwanda, here are four trips that take you to where the wild things still are.

Costa Rica: The Ultimate Guide June, 2004

With 4 percent of the earth's wildlife species, vast tropical rain forests, and live volcanoes, it's no wonder this former backpacker's haven in Central America has been discovered by the world.

Hot Tips: Costa Rica Goes Cushy March, 2004