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Why visit Costa Rica’s Barra Honda National Park?

When you first think of Guanacaste province, endless beach days come to mind, with thoughts of lounging at the pristine waters with breathtaking views...

Accessible Tourism: Protected Areas to visit in Costa Rica

Over the years, Costa Rica has implemented policies to ensure everyone can enjoy the beauty of its National Parks and protected areas. As a...

A Brief History of Costa Rica’s National Park System

Costa Rica’s National Park System was created in 1970 with efforts to protect and conserve what is considered to be one of the country’s...

Costa Rica’s Cocos Island National Park celebrated its 44th anniversary

On June 22, an activity was held to commemorate the 44th anniversary of Cocos Island National Park. This celebration was an excellent opportunity to...

Visiting Costa Rica’s Manuel Antonio National Park

Centrally located and easy to access, Manuel Antonio National Park has become one of the most visited national parks in Costa Rica. Rightfully so,...

Costa Rica’s Manuel Antonio National Park Inaugurates Accessible Boardwalk

Manuel Antonio National Park inaugurated an accessible walkway of 164 linear meters, which used plastic caps as raw material for its elaboration. In order...

Costa Rica’s Chirripó National Park grows 500 hectares

Chirripó National Park is located in three provinces: San José, Limón and Cartago. It is named after its most prominent feature: Mount Chirripó. At...

Costa Rica Investing $1.7m in National Park Infrastructure

Costa Rica is living up to its responsibility to it's protected lands. The government, in partnership with the private sector, will have a project called...

Barva Volcano at Braulio Carrillo National Park Reopens

Braulio Carrillo National Park is one of the largest protected areas in Costa Rica with 50,000 hectares. It is located in the Central Volcanic...

Costa Rica’s Turrialba Volcano Alert Moved to Eruptive

The National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) has made the decision to temporarily close the Turrialba Volcano said the administrator of the protected wildlife...
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Hurricane Season Starts as Costa Rica Watches Both Coasts

The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season began Monday, June 1, and while the forecast is calmer than in many recent years, Costa Rica still has...

Panama Prison Riot Leaves Two Dead as Over 80 Inmates Recaptured

A riot broke out at the La Joyita penitentiary in Pacora on the evening of June 1 when authorities attempted to transfer or redistribute...

Facebook Still Leads in Costa Rica, but TikTok Is Growing Fastest

Facebook remains the most widely used social network in Costa Rica, with eight in 10 adults who own a cell phone using the platform...

Brazil’s Fonseca Falls to Mensik in Roland Garros Quarterfinals

João Fonseca's electric debut run at Roland Garros ended Tuesday, as Czech 26th seed Jakub Mensik beat the 19-year-old Brazilian 6-4, 6-3, 7-6(3) to...