Learn the lingo: your guide to Costa Rica’s languages
Zip to Costa Rica with our handy language primer paving the way to greater understanding of its people and culture
The ultimate Costa Rica packing list for adventurers
To help in the pre-trip frenzy to Costa Rica's wild jungles and cloud forests, here's what to pack and what to leave at home
Costa Rica hiking — the best hikes and trails
From the mighty Arenal volcano to the wildlife-filled cloud forests of Monteverde — here are the best places to tread fresh ground
Is Costa Rica safe for travellers?
Costa Rica's natural beauty is undeniable, but like any travel destination, preparation is the key to peace of mind
Sun spots: 10 best Costa Rica beaches
From Caribbean paradises to chill Pacific shorelines dotted with sunset bonfires, here are the top Costa Rican beaches to explore
What to do in Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica
Mexican magic: 9 day trips from Mexico City
There’s plenty to explore beyond the boundaries of the capital and the best day trips take you deeper into the heart of the country
Underwater worlds: dive into Mexico's top cenotes
Explore Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula webbed with rivers flowing underneath your feet to create epic caves and swimming holes
Explore 7 Mayan archaeological sites in Mexico
From Tulum to the Yucatan peninsula, epic Mayan ruins in Mexico hold the secrets of a once-mighty ancient world
Pop to paradise: 14 places to visit in Costa Rica
From the sleepy sloths of Manuel Antonio Park to Monteverde's ethereal cloud forests, Costa Rica is a picturesque dreamscape like no other
When is the best time to visit Costa Rica?
Whether you're a sun worshipper, wildlife spotter, or wave chaser, here’s when to travel for peak weather and maximum fun
Arepas to patacones: Tuck into Colombian street foods
Colombia’s cuisine is as diverse as its landscape and we've got the top street eats to try on your travels
Popular playas: Cartagena's 7 best beaches
Rest your travel-worn heels on the white sands, sparkling shores, and sun-soaked stretches of Colombia’s northern coast
Natural gems: top 10 Costa Rica national parks
From glass frogs and lava fields to shimmering quetzals, Costa Rica’s national parks are treasure troves to unearth
Pura vida picks: 20 things to do in Costa Rica
From spotting dolphins in the Pacific to salsa dancing in San José, here’s our rundown of the best things to do in Costa Rica
Best surf spots in Costa Rica to hang ten
From beginner-friendly white water to world-class breaks for pros, barrel through our guide to Costa Rica's top surf
Hostel hop your way to epic Costa Rica
Our Roamie-ing Reporter, Claire Scott, shares highlights from her fun-filled Costa Rican adventure
Hostel hop your way to the most Mexico
Our Roamie-ing Reporter, Claire Scott, shares seven highlights from her Mexico City to Cancun adventure
How can you spend your days in Costa Rica?
See how a tour like Costa Rica Quest fills your days with charismatic wildlife, cloud forests, and endless ‘wow’ moments
Feel it all on a five senses Costa Rica tour
From aromatic coffee beans to Arenal volcano, we share our favourite Costa Rican things to see, taste, smell, hear and feel