The Tico Times is proud to highlight individuals and organizations that are creating change in Costa Rica. Send us your stories: alejandro@ticotimes.net. Today, we are featuring a…

I was found all alone on the ground in Tamarindo. I had fallen out of a tree and was in great pain. I had a bump on…

Hola. My name is Cleo and I came to Sibu Sanctuary in June of this year. I was approximately 2 months old and weighed only 330 grams.…

Hola! My name is Pippi and I came to Sibu this past December. They believe I have a brain and spinal injury that causes me to act…

The Saturday morning sun shined on a large group of early rising volunteers gathered at Plaza Roosevelt in San Pedro. The reason for their waking? The Reforestation…

The Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica's South Pacific is a corner of paradise, named the most biologically intense place on Earth due to its striking natural setting.…

The CRUSA Foundation is offering five full-ride scholarships, valued at $43,000 each, to Costa Rican students interested in studying science, technology, engineering or math in the United…

The Corcovado Foundation is Costa Rica’s lone representative as a finalist for international funding through the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA). EOCA selected the Corcovado Foundation for…

Some rural communities struggle with lack of resources and recreational activities. In my experience, the majority of the people in my community pla y soccer and ride…

Fueled by strong winds and unusually dry conditions, wildfires near Nosara, Guanacaste have forced a community of volunteer firefighters to mobilize for their town’s safety. Bomberos de…