Airlines to Costa Rica: Choosing Flights and Airports
The best flight to Costa Rica is the one that fits your departure city, final destination, baggage and tolerance for
Costa Rica Travel
Explore destinations and practical travel reading for your time in Costa Rica. Planning to stay longer? Start with our residency requirements guide.
Start here: Residency requirements · Frequently asked questions · Ask CRIE
Red Tides in Costa Rica: Beach and Seafood Safety
A red tide is a bloom of microscopic aquatic organisms. Some blooms can harm people, animals or marine life. In
Costa Rica Charities and Volunteering: How to Give Back
Giving back in Costa Rica works best when a local organisation identifies the need and explains how you can help.
Costa Rica Fishing: Seasons, Marlin and Fly-Fishing Planning
Plan fishing in Costa Rica around the coast, target species, method and current conditions. A single national “best month” cannot
Guanacaste Waterfalls and Costa Rica Waterslides: A Visitor Guide
Guanacaste offers waterfall walks and managed water attractions, but a waterfall, swimming pool and waterslide are different activities. Choose a
Costa Rica Beaches: Coastline, Flamingo and Surf Planning
Costa Rica has Pacific and Caribbean coastlines, with beach towns, surf breaks and protected coastal habitats that suit very different
Costa Rica Wildlife Guide: Animals, Birds, Sloths and Macaws
Costa Rica’s wildlife includes sloths, monkeys, wild cats, deer, crocodiles, frogs and a remarkable variety of birds. What you can
Costa Rica National Parks: Hiking, Volcanoes and Visit Planning
Costa Rica’s national parks offer very different visits: a coastal wetland near Tamarindo, a volcanic trail outside Liberia and a
Costa Rica Embassy Contacts: Official Consulates and Assistance
Find the correct embassy or consulate before booking an appointment or sending documents. This guide links to official directories for
Barrio Amón, San José: History, Architecture and Visiting Tips
Barrio Amón is a historic neighborhood in San José where architecture, cultural spaces and everyday city life meet. For someone