Cute overload: the sloth sanctuary
Life is sweet once the gates open at Costa Rica's sloth sanctuary, one of few in the world specialising in the study of these famously sedentary and solitary mammals.
24 hours in Antigua
Along cobblestone streets, Melanie Ball discovers fresh coffee and traditional weaving in a city flanked by volcanoes.
Eyes on the jungle, head in the clouds
Birds, beasts, beauty — there's too much wonder to keep up with in Costa Rica, writes John Borthwick.
The world's 10 best cities for walking
No one walks in LA. Tell people you’ve decided to stroll even a few blocks and they’ll look at you like you just announced you’re swimming to Hawaii. You’re what? Just take a taxi.
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Riders in the storm
The ultimate cross-country challenge takes Lance Richardson on a two-wheel adventure from the Pacific to the Caribbean.
Talk to the animals
Everyone wants to see the wildlife in Costa Rica. Jane Mundy gets closer than most.
Is the journey really worth it?
It's dark outside, pitch black, when the guy with the machine gun gets on board our bus.
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Now here is a god I can worship ...
Instead of smiting sinners, he does little more than sit at home drinking and smoking. What a guy.
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