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A snorkeler floats partially submerged in clear blue-green water, wearing a snorkel mask and gear, with a scenic tropical background of lush, green hills and cloudy skies visible above the waterline. The image captures a split-level view, showing both the underwater and above-water perspectives.
Best Snorkeling Excursions in Playa Flamingo
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Playa Flamingo
Aerial view of the Bat Islands in Costa Rica, showcasing two lush green islands surrounded by the vibrant blue waters of the Pacific Ocean. The islands' rugged coastlines contrast with the calm sea, while a small sandy beach is visible at the base of the islands.
Top 7 Reasons to Visit Bat Islands, Costa Rica
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Things To Do
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Costa Rica’s Best-Kept Secrets: Hidden Gems That Will Give You a Reason to Move
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Discover Costa Rica
A peaceful beach scene with a hammock strung between two trees. Lush, green palm trees and tropical foliage surround the hammock, offering shade, while gentle waves from the ocean roll onto the sandy shore in the background.
The Ultimate Costa Rica Itinerary: 7 Days of Adventure and Relaxation
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Visiting Costa Rica
Passengers seated in rows on a bus with a glass roof, allowing views of the scenic landscape outside the windows.
What You Should Know About Public Transportation in Costa Rica
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Visiting Costa Rica
A group of four people is navigating a raft through intense white-water rapids. They are wearing life jackets, helmets, and holding paddles, working together to steer the inflatable yellow raft. The water splashes around them as they maneuver around rocks in a fast-moving river. The scene captures the thrill and excitement of white-water rafting, with expressions of focus and adventure on their faces.
7 Reasons to Go White Water Rafting in Costa Rica
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Things To Do
Top Romantic Getaways in Costa Rica: Perfect Spots for Couples
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Discover Costa Rica
A young child wearing a blue floral dress is reaching out with her hand toward a butterfly perched on a plant.
A Guide to Exploring Monteverde Butterfly Gardens
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Things To Do
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Do You Need a Passport to Go to Costa Rica?
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Travel Tips
A vibrant night scene of a carnival parade. Performers are dressed in colorful traditional outfits with flowing skirts and bright sashes. They wave large, colorful flags under the streetlights, creating a lively and festive atmosphere.
Puntarenas Carnival: What to Know About This Popular Costa Rican Event
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Culture
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9 Interesting Facts About Costa Rica
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Ultimate 5-Day Costa Rica Itinerary for First-Time Visitors
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Visiting Costa Rica
Two nurse sharks swim gracefully over a coral reef. Their sleek bodies are adorned with remora fish clinging to their sides.
Are There Sharks in Costa Rica?
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Visiting Costa Rica
A woman dressed in a vibrant carnival costume smiles brightly. Her outfit features an elaborate headdress adorned with large yellow feathers and sparkling gems, complementing her ornate golden attire decorated with sequins and stones. The background is blurred, focusing attention on her joyful expression and festive attire.
Limon Carnival: Everything to Know About This Costa Rican Celebration
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Culture
A lush, sunlit tropical forest with dense vegetation, featuring tall palm trees and a variety of green plants. Sunlight streams through the canopy, casting dappled light and shadows on the forest floor, which is partially submerged in water.
Hiking Guide for Gavilan Trail in Tortuguero National Park
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Things To Do
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Ultimate Guide to Hacienda Pinilla Golf Club
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Things To Do
A hiking trail sign that reads in Spanish and English
How Much English is Spoken in Costa Rica?
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Travel Tips
A sloth hanging from a tree branch surrounded by lush green foliage in a tropical forest. The sloth has a relaxed expression, and its fur blends with the green leaves, indicating a well-camouflaged presence in its natural habitat.
Best National Parks in Costa Rica for Wildlife
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Things To Do
A person is walking on a suspension bridge surrounded by lush, dense tropical rainforest vegetation. The bridge is elevated, providing a breathtaking view of the verdant greenery. The person is wearing a hat and casual outdoor clothing, suggesting they are on a hike or an adventure tour. The scene captures the beauty and immersion of being in the heart of a rainforest, with sunlight filtering through the canopy above.
Arenal Hanging Bridges Hike
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Things To Do
A misty view of a lush, green tropical forest with various trees and plants. The image is taken from a suspension bridge with metal cables and railings, partially visible on the sides. The forest is enveloped in fog, giving it a serene and mysterious atmosphere.
Does It Rain All Day in Costa Rica?
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Visiting Costa Rica
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The Best International Schools in Costa Rica
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Culture
Reserva Conchal Gold Course
Complete Guide to the Reserva Conchal Golf Course in Costa Rica
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Things To Do
An illuminated float in the shape of a castle with mythical dragon accents parades through a street at night during a festival. The float features various oversized, lit orbs and architectural details, giving it a vibrant and magical appearance. Crowds of spectators line the sides of the road, watching and enjoying the festivities. Some individuals in the crowd appear to be taking photos, while others are simply observing. The environment is festive and lively, with the float providing a focal point of light and color against the dark night sky.
Festival de la Luz
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Culture
Aerial view of Rincon de la Vieja National Park, featuring the active crater with steam rising from it, a volcanic ash-covered slope, and lush greenery surrounding a calm lake in the volcanic basin.
Best Hiking Trails in Rincón de la Vieja National Park
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Things To Do
An aerial view of the Ocean Course at Peninsula Papagayo, coastal golf course with lush fairways, white sand bunkers, and multiple greens nestled among tropical forested hills. The course is adjacent to a deep blue ocean with scattered islands visible in the distance. Roads wind through the hills, and a row of terracotta-roofed structures sits atop one ridge, overlooking the scenic landscape.
Ocean Course at Peninsula Papagayo
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Things To Do
A canopy suspension bridge nestled in lush green foliage. Three people stand on the bridge holding onto the ropes, admiring the dense greenery surrounding them.
Diamante Eco Adventure Park
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Things To Do
A green sea turtle is swimming gracefully in the clear, deep blue waters of the ocean, with its flippers extended as if in mid-stroke. Below it, a rocky coral reef teeming with marine life serves as a vivid backdrop, populated by schools of bright orange and red fish, some of which are elegantly drifting by in the foreground.
Complete Guide to Notable Marine Life in Costa Rica
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Visiting Costa Rica
A group of children dressed in ceremonial uniforms, holding flags of Costa Rica, march in a parade. The prominent colors of the uniforms are blue and white, and the children also wear caps. The background is blurred with bystanders watching the event, emphasizing the children and flags in the foreground.
Juan Santamaria Day
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Culture
Two people wearing hats and plaid shirts picking coffee beans on a plantation with lush greenery in the background.
Best Coffee Tours in Costa Rica
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Things To Do
A woman in a straw hat is admiring a vibrant display of purple orchids. The orchids are arranged on cascading branches against a backdrop of lush greenery, and the woman is reaching out gently to touch one of the flowers.
National Orchid Show
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Things To Do
A vibrant cast-iron skillet filled with a juicy, grilled chicken breast, charred lime and red onion slices, and rosemary sprigs, accompanied by a side of golden fried plantains. The skillet is presented on a wooden table alongside a head of garlic, a spoonful of red ground spices, a pile of salt crystals, and cinnamon sticks.
Best Restaurants in Tamarindo, Costa Rica
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A vibrant Toucan perched on a tree branch in a lush forest, with its iconic orange, yellow, and black beak prominently displayed. In the softly blurred background, a green parrot can be seen.
Birds in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
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A curious big cat peeks out from behind lush green leaves, blending in with the plant's foliage.
Big Cats in Costa Rica
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Discover Costa Rica
Sunset along the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica in the Osa Peninsula inside the Corcovado National Park with a view over the tropical rainforest.
Corcovado National Park Hiking Trails
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Things To Do
A couple joyfully runs along the beach at sunset.
Honeymoon in Costa Rica
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Visiting Costa Rica
A beautiful sunset over a calm ocean with vibrant orange and pink hues reflecting on the water with a volcano in the background.
Hikes in Arenal Volcano National Park
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Things To Do

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