I gave chase to the masked bandit, trying to take his picture, and watched as he scared two girls off their beach towels, then tried to steal their lunch before a woman shooed him away with a stick.

Residents of the Cahuita community are speaking out against the recent approval of the Coastal Regulatory Plan by the Municipality, despite strong opposition from locals, who argue it goes against ...

I gave the taxi driver a $20. He looked at me in disappointment. I'd arrived in Cahuita, Costa Rica, poorer than I’d expected. Having to chase a bus down with a taxi from Limón put my wallet on a diet ...

Costa Rica is home to six types of rain forests, each offering unique biodiversity and habitats for wildlife. While the dry season from November to April is popular, visiting in September and October ...

Costa Rica might be small, but it packs in two completely different worlds. The Pacific coast is known for golden-sand beaches and fiery sunsets. The Carribean brings lush rainforests and raw natural ...

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