City of Dreams

Finding Home a World Away: Central America

Seven immigrants from Central America share their stories.

03/02/2020 By Timothy Malcolm, Catherine Matusow, Gwendolyn Knapp, Schaefer Edwards, and Erica Hernandez

Jetsetting

Grab These Flight Deals Before Midnight For Cheap Fall Travels

Sweat now, relax later.

06/27/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

The First

Under-the-Radar Spots to Shine at Inaugural Latin Restaurant Weeks

The June 2-16 event will span cultures and cuisines.

05/30/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

¡Pura Vida!

Traveling Through Costa Rica: Then and Now

Once a backpacker, now a resort-lover—it's all good in CR.

05/29/2019 By Jennifer Simonson

Pura Vida

An Escape to Costa Rica's Papagayo Peninsula

Planet Hollywood in Costa? Yes, you should book it.

03/12/2019 By Bill Wiatrak

Travel

5 Ways Costa Rica Makes for a Ridiculously Easy Vacation Destination

The so-called Switzerland of Central America is a Houstonian's dream.

04/05/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

The Friendly Skies

Southwest Offering Last-Minute Flight Deals Through Thursday

Fares start at $59, but you have to book by December 29.

12/26/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Weekly Deals

Welcome Fall With a Trip to Dubai, Costa Rica or Thailand

Make those last-minute Labor Day plans now.

08/31/2016 By Marianella Orlando

Weekly Travel Deals

End the Summer Season in Costa Rica or Canada

Kayak.com is offering flights under $500, along with many more deals.

08/22/2016 By Marianella Orlando

Pura Vida

5 Fun Things to Do in Costa Rica If You Only Have a Few Days

Don't mind that dormant volcano; it just means there are plenty of hot springs nearby.

06/23/2016 By Bill Wiatrak

Open Road

In Costa Rica, a Short Flight and Bumpy Drive Lead to Untold Riches

The remote coastal jungles of the pristine Nicoya Peninsula await—if you’re up for one heck of a road trip.

05/31/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Save Big

Check Out These Low Fares for Domestic and International Flights

Travel around the country or visit Costa Rica and Hawaii for an affordable price.

09/16/2015 By Marianella Orlando

Nuts are complimentary

Houston's Most Recent Airplane Stowaway Was Too Cute

A baby squirrel hitched a ride from Costa Rica to Houston last month.

03/11/2015 By Andrew Husband