If you hang out with Ernst van der Poll long enough, you can sometimes convince him to tell you an underwater story. He’ll tell it with a South African accent and a surprising amount of humility, ...

According to Travel + Leisure magazine, Costa Rica has one of the best places in the world to practice diving: Cocos Island. “Costa Rica’s Cocos Islands lie more than 340 miles off the country’s ...

Three hundred miles—and a 36-hour boat ride—southwest of mainland Costa Rica, a lush volcanic island rears up improbably out of the Pacific Ocean. Cocos is at once a geological anomaly, a stopover for ...

The scent of diesel, rusting anchors and fish slurry hung in the humid air of the harbor. I was in Puntarenas on the western shore of Costa Rica, waiting to leave on a scuba-diving trip to Cocos ...

Discover the Ocean Above and Below the Waves, a women-only retreat exploring the natural treasures of Costa Rica's Pacific Coast "Discover the Ocean Above and Below the Waves" Blends the Best of Ocean ...

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