Costa Rica

Each year, another Latin America destination is called “the next Costa Rica.” This spring, we’re calling Costa Rica the next Costa Rica. With plenty of air, hotel, and vacation-package deals and brand-new flights from Southwest, it’s an affordable paradise just waiting to be discovered.

Southwest kicks off new service to Costa Rica with flights connecting Baltimore and San Jose starting on March 7. The airline says it expects to offer fares up to 40 percent lower than competing airlines on the route. And Costa Rica is included in Southwest’s beach hotels sale, with nightly rates starting at $58.