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Pic of the Day: Costa Rica’s smallest primate

The Tico Times - December 22, 2020

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Mobility matters: How one Costa Rica nonprofit has changed thousands of lives

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Corcovado Foundation hosting ‘jungle party’ in San José

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Wild Wednesday: Lupita the peccary

Pic of the Day: Costa Rica’s smallest primate

The Tico Times - December 22, 2020

The tití monkey (Saimiri oerstedii) is a Central American primate species, which has two subspecies that are geographically isolated, one of these subspecies is endemic to Costa Rica.

Mobility matters: How one Costa Rica nonprofit has changed thousands of lives

The Tico Times - September 9, 2020

The Do It Foundation continues to receive requests for wheelchair donations and delivers them to Costa Ricans in need.

Corcovado Foundation hosting ‘jungle party’ in San José

The Tico Times - September 12, 2019

Don't miss the opportunity to attend a party with purpose, and help open doors to these children from rural coastal communities who need your support.

Wild Wednesday: Lupita the peccary

The Tico Times - September 11, 2019

Every other Wednesday, we publish a short story from the perspective of an animal at Sibu Wildlife Sanctuary.

Letter to the Editor: Monteverde Community Fund creating local opportunities

The Tico Times - August 9, 2019

Costa Rican gems like Santa Elena and Monteverde must create spaces for the people in their communities, not just attractions for their tourists.

Wild Costa Rica: Pippi the Howler Monkey

The Tico Times - July 3, 2019

Hola! My name is Pippi and I came to Sibu in Costa Rica this past December. They believe I have a brain and spinal injury...

Costa Ricans take the ‘reforestation challenge’

The Tico Times - June 10, 2019

This was the fourth round of the monthly Reforestation Challenge.

Protecting Costa Rica’s Biodiversity: It’s a bug’s life

The Tico Times - May 15, 2019

Insect populations account for 85% of all animals that live in the Osa Peninsula.

Apply now: CRUSA offering full-ride scholarships to US colleges

Alejandro Zúñiga - May 8, 2019

The scholarship covers tuition, books and other classroom materials, health insurance and living expenses.

Costa Rica’s Corcovado Foundation a finalist for international funding

Alejandro Zúñiga - March 30, 2019

EOCA selected the Corcovado Foundation for its proposal to reduce plastic waste in Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula.

This week in the Peace Corps: Sports for youth development

The Tico Times - March 19, 2019

Some rural communities struggle with lack of resources and recreational activities. In my personal experience, the majority of the people in my community play soccer and ride their bikes.