Ask an expat hotel owner what it’s like starting a business in Costa Rica, and the answer is usually the same: unexpected costs, endless permit requirements and interminable delays. In other words, it ...

After a multimillion-dollar renovation, Costa Rica's Four Seasons Peninsula Papagayo balances wellness and eco-luxury. Courtesy of resort Summoning the energy to conquer a steep mountain hike before ...

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My family and I had been exploring the Pacific coast of Costa Rica for two sunny weeks before we finally made our way to the country’s interior rain forest. It was supposed to be a six-hour drive from ...

As the sloth moved slowly, its claws gripping onto the railings in front of us, we all cooed around it, shocked that we were seeing this rare animal so close up. Especially as we’re just outside the ...

In-your-face nature is the No. 1 draw when it comes to Costa Rica. The country abounds with a mix of microclimates, from cool-as-rain cloud forests to bright beaches. Most travelers will touch down in ...

Tired of staying in bland hotel rooms? Add a twist to your next holiday and book a leafy overnight at a gorgeous tree-house hotel. You can really branch out at our very favorite arboreal dwellings and ...

Just about every kid dreamed of owning his very own treehouse if only to prevent annoying siblings and parents from entering without knowing the secret password. Thankfully, that childhood escapism ...

Is it possible for one destination to appeal to every type of traveler? Costa Rica—with its peerless natural beauty—comes pretty close. And the best hotels in Costa Rica work hard to highlight this ...

For your next vacation, head into the trees. Treehouse hotels are the latest trend in luxury travel, springing up everywhere from the U.S. to New Zealand. Rooms can range from $50 to $600 a night, ...