Puritama and Piedras Rojas: The Engine Under the Desert
Key Findings 500,000 km³ The estimated size of the magma reservoir under this corner of the Andes, the largest known in Earth's continental crust. It...
The Best Adults-Only Resorts for Couples and Honeymoons
Key Findings 1,000+ Adults-only resorts now operate worldwide, with bookings up about 20% in 2025. 61% of couples say a single trip reignited their...
Pura Vida and the Science of Why Costa Rica Feels Different
Key Findings Top 5 Costa Rica has placed near the top of the Happy Planet Index for years: high wellbeing, low ecological footprint. 1949 Costa Rica...
Why Condé Nast Traveler Named Nayara Bocas del Toro #1
Key Findings #1 Nayara Bocas del Toro, named the number one resort in Central America in the Conde Nast Traveler 2025 Readers' Choice Awards. 757,000...
Why the Atacama Desert is Mars on Earth
Key Findings 99% The chance most scientists now give that Mars once harbored life, a question the Atacama helps answer here on Earth. 300+ Martian...
Nayara by Night: Of Moon and Stars
Key Findings Clearest skies The Atacama Desert offers the clearest night skies on Earth, with near-total absence of light pollution, the world's...