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The country's rainiest month is the Caribbean's driest
When the Pacific and the Central Valley get their heaviest rains of the year, the Caribbean does the opposite. It's not seasonal folklore: it's an atmospheric mechanism documented by the IMN. We walked the 3.2 km between Punta Uva and Manzanillo to see what's in that window — including a cargo ship run aground nine years ago that no one has removed.
Bahía Junquillal and Playa Rajada: Two Nights by Campervan in the Guanacaste That Was Never Sold
In a region where the coastline is measured in private developments, Bahía Junquillal remains under the stewardship of the community of La Cruz. Two nights camping there, plus a day at Playa Rajada, reveal a different way to explore Guanacaste: slower, hotel-free, and with the vehicle itself woven into the story.
Portuguese man o' war on the South Caribbean: why it arrives in waves, and never all at once
This week SINAC issued an alert about the Portuguese man o' war on the South Caribbean, and every outlet repeated the same line: don't touch it. What they didn't explain is why it arrives in waves, why it never all strands at once, and how well the phenomenon is actually being monitored in Costa Rica.
Barva Volcano: They Call It Dormant, but It's Not Dead
Climbing into the Barva Sector of Braulio Carrillo National Park means stepping into a cloud forest at nearly 3,000 meters, where water, cold and mist rule. At the bottom of its crater sits a lagoon many assume is lifeless. Geology tells a different story.
A Blue Toucan, a White Toucan and an Orange Shark: Why Almost No One Gets the Story Right
A blue-billed toucan, a white toucan and an orange shark set Costa Rica's social feeds alight. The headlines called them all "mutations." But behind each one lies a distinct biological phenomenon — and a question almost no one asked: why does this country keep finding them?
Río Fortuna Waterfall Joins the World's Top 1%
It's the first time a Costa Rican waterfall has cracked Tripadvisor's top 1% in the world. But the most interesting part isn't the award — it's where the revenue goes.
Lo Esencial: A Costa Rican Filmed a Birth in Sarapiquí and Won Santiago Wild
He walked into the forest for a routine photo shoot. He came back with one of the rarest births a camera can capture. His ninety-second short just made history.