Costa Rica's Monteverde cloud forest is one of the greenest tourist destinations in the country. But scientists are warning that climate change is dramatically affecting its biodiversity. Here's a look.
Eleven-year-old Capri Everit is using her voice to help children in need. The Canadian girl and her family visited Costa Rica as part of a anthem-singing tour of 80 countries to raise $1 million for SOS Children's Villages.
"It was super bad, because an acoustic guitar doesn't demand attention. Instead, if people gave me money, I felt it was for pity. They were like "Poor guy, he may need it" [...] but as a musician, one likes to go and share one's music."
The Puerto Rican reggae band Cultura Profética is in Costa Rica to close the year with two concerts at Playa Dominical and Playas del Coco. The Tico Times talked to founding member Willy Rodríguez about the band and their visit to the country.
