Long-tailed, neon green and among Costa Rica’s greatest wildlife wonders, the resplendent quetzal is an aptly named bird — ...

A 33-year study of white-faced capuchin monkeys in Costa Rica reveals that climate extremes like El Niño and La Niña undermine the advantages of living in large groups. While larger groups usually ...

‘Do you smell that? It smells like a snake.’ That’s what my hiking companion stated as we slipped off of the gravel road into the cover of the surrounding jungle. I didn’t smell it. I couldn’t smell ...

The puma is the first animal that I recorded on my camera traps that truly surprised me. I was working on the same property as my kids’ school. I had placed a few camera traps in the surrounding ...

Costa Rica is an exotic destination teeming with unique wildlife, exquisite spas, ecolodges and outdoor adventures. Staying ...

Walking towards the lobby of the Hacienda Guachipelín, I come across a man carrying a big boa constrictor. But this isn’t a pet. The ecolodge grounds are brimming with wildlife and this particular ...

Situated in the mountains of Monteverde, Hotel Belmar is a luxury eco-hotel with incredible views and its own brewery. Immerse yourself in the wonders of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve, with its ...

Ten years ago, a dozen University of Delaware study abroad students were in Costa Rica for no more than 48 hours when they hiked down to Playa Nancite, a turtle nesting beach. It’s an arduous trek.

DRAKE BAY, Costa Rica — Spending a few days exploring Costa Rica's largest and most biodiverse national park is bound to unlock any traveler's adventurous side. At least that's what happened to me.

LA FORTUNA, COSTA RICA - MARCH 26: Arenal, a dormant volcano, is seen in the background as a kinkajou makes its way across the forest floor. It must be down there, buried deep. The still-beating heart ...