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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...

Why is Costa Rica’s Arenal Volcano Famous? A Brief History

Arenal Volcano is one of Costa Rica’s most famous destinations with its iconic, colossal volcano holding quite a reputation with its active history. Just...

Visiting Costa Rica’s Poas Volcano National Park

Centrally located in the province of Alajuela, Poas Volcano National Park is a popular destination for both residents and travelers alike and is a...

The 7 Provinces of Costa Rica – A Brief Introduction

Costa Rica is not a large country in comparison to many others throughout the world.  However, although a smaller nation, it is comprised of...

Costa Rica’s La Cangreja National Park Reopens

La Cangreja National Park reopened to the public from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. under strict sanitary measures, after almost 22 months of being...
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Rincón de la Vieja Erupts Twice Ahead of Free National Parks Day

The Rincón de la Vieja volcano erupted twice today and the Observatorio Vulcanológico y Sismológico de Costa Rica (Ovsicori-UNA) reported no ashfall and no...

Costa Rica Community Struggles With Water Shortages and Contamination Concerns

Residents of Aserrí are facing prolonged water shortages that have disrupted homes, schools and businesses, while the local government considers handing control of its...

Why Costa Rica’s Solar Potential Remains Almost Entirely Untapped

Costa Rica has some of the best solar radiation conditions anywhere in the world and already runs on nearly 100 percent renewable electricity. Yet...

El Salvador Faces a Major Test as TPS Ends in the United States

As Temporary Protected Status for roughly 170,000 to 200,000 Salvadorans in the United States comes to an end on September 9, most coverage of...