People in Heredia and Alajuela are reporting allergies, asthma, a itchy throat, a dry cough, and an itchy nose due to recent ...

The Turrialba and Poás volcanoes have shown increased activity in recent days, according to the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI). This weekend ... Although there ...

Volcanoes offer breath-taking views and thrilling adventures. Explore Iceland’s Thrihnukagigur magma chamber, Costa Rica’s ...

Poás Volcano in Costa Rica is undergoing intense and unprecedented activity, marked by persistent tremors, high gas emissions, and structural deformation, according to the Volcanological and ...

Costa Rica is a small but stunning country in Central America, located between Nicaragua (north) and Panama (south). It is ...

A four-person University of Alaska Fairbanks team plans to land an unmanned aircraft in the crater of an active Costa Rica volcano this week to sample gas escaping from the soil. The flight will occur ...

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

Standing 11,260 feet tall, Irazu is the highest active volcano in Costa Rica (its last eruption was in 1994) and one of the most popular for Costa Rica visitors. From its peak on a clear day ...

Enjoy the protected biospheres of Costa Rica's national parks. Soak in the geothermal hot springs near active volcanoes. Get close to incredible wildlife at sea and in the rain forests.

While the idea of approaching an active volcano might sound daunting, there are ways to safely do so. Central America offers ...

Warm turquoise waters offer idyllic scuba diving and surfing; the more adventurous can explore waterfalls or hike an active volcano. If holidaying in one of the most biodiverse places on earth appeals ...

Dormant and active volcanoes, rare wildlife, waterfalls, hot springs, and “pura vida” lifestyle make Costa Rica a sought-after destination. The Newest Luxury Resort on Costa Rica's Peninsula ...