Costa Rica, a small yet stunning gem in Central America, offers an unmatched array of biodiversity and natural beauty. Nearly half of the country is covered by dense rainforests teeming with wildlife, ...

On a world map, Costa Rica is the country directly north of Panama and south of Nicaragua. It is located in Central America and has an extensive Pacific and Caribbean coast.

According to the University of Costa Rica’s page on seismic history, there have been 31 quakes of 5.0 or better here since 1990. And countless smaller tremors. Ovsicori, the organization that keeps ...

So keep that in mind as you browse the maps. Still, though, we do believe that Costa Rica seems really, really nice. Read next: The U.S. Is No Longer the Most Popular Country in the World ...

Outdoor activities in Quepos, Costa Rica Q: What would you recommend as an activity in Quepos at the Pueblo Real Resort? Eldon McLean Bathurst, New Brunswick, Canada [email protected] A: As the ...