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Corcovado by boat: Tapirs, anteaters and monkeys don’t mind the company

This is the Corcovado model: Animals everywhere, so habituated to human contact that they simply ignore the humans, neither fleeing nor approaching.

Corcovado Costa Rica by boat: Tapirs, anteaters and monkeys don’t mind the company

This is the Corcovado model: Animals everywhere, so habituated to human contact that they simply ignore the humans, neither fleeing nor approaching.

Drake Bay: Tough drive, big river crossings, great destination

Driving to Drake Bay is not recommended? Why not? Once you get past the scary bridge and the four river crossings, you're home free.
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Costa Rica’s Tourism Sector Faces Job Losses Amidst Exchange Rate Crisis

The National Chamber of Tourism (CANATUR) disclosed that among its affiliated companies, 544 people were laid off during 2024. The companies indicated that they had...

Costa Rica’s Single-Use Plastics Ban Takes Effect

The law that bans single-use plastics in Costa Rica comes into force on April 20th. This measure, approved in 2021, seeks to eliminate materials...

Returning a Lost Wallet in Costa Rica: A Story of Honesty and Reflection

Early one morning in the waning days of the pandemic, I found a wallet in the street while cycling. The contents consisted of 8,000...