This three-part Mongabay mini-series examines grassroots forest restoration projects carried out within isolated island ecosystems — whether those islands are surrounded by ocean as on the Big Island ...

Amazingly, many tourists still believe they will see lava flowing, probably due to inaccurate websites and guidebooks that fail to note its inactivity. The current Frommer's Costa Rica refers to the ...

Costa Rica’s Monteverde Cloud Forest is a treasure trove of botanical wonders. It’s also a major pain to get there. Five miles of new paving on the Monteverde Road was finished in December, adding to ...

Visiting a cloud forest and traversing a gorgeous hanging bridge is one of the best things to do in Costa Rica for an unforgettable vacation. In the midst of Costa Rica's enchanting cloud forests is a ...

Monteverde (Costa Rica) (AFP) – The "cloud forest" of Monteverde, in the center of Costa Rica, will soon no longer be worthy of the name: climate change threatens this unique ecosystem, and its fauna ...

Heading to Costa Rica for its amazing coffee? Great choice, but there’s so much more waiting for you beyond the perfect cup ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: If it works in your schedule, take a nighttime tour of the cloud forest. A naturalist guide can point out armadillos and tarantulas that come out after dark, and you'll likely ...

From February 9–17, 2024, explore the beauty of Costa Rica with Dr. Tom Bultman. This tour begins by exploring the lush La Paz Waterfall Gardens. This eco-park oasis features five waterfalls, hiking ...