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Costa Rica out of Top Ethical Destinations 2015 list

For the second year in row, Costa Rica has been left off the “World’s 10 Best Ethical Destinations” list posted by the Ethical Traveler Foundation.

Guess who tops US searches for ‘most popular vacation destinations’ on Bing…

Microsoft’s search engine Bing on Monday released its annual list of search trends for 2014, and Costa Rica tops the list for “most popular vacation destination among US holidaymakers.”

Costa Rica no longer ranks in the world’s top ‘green’ countries

Is Costa Rica really as green as it says it is? Not according to Yale's Environmental Performance Index (EPI).

Ecotourism conference highlights local sustainable businesses in Costa Rica

Organizers of the Planet, People and Peace Conference highlighted organic chocolatiers and an indigenous fair trade store as examples of environmentally-friendly and "sustainable" tourism.

Finca Esperanza Verde: A Model for Ecotourism

SAN RAMON – Whereas people were more likely to see Kalashnikov-toting guerrillas along these verdant mountaintops two decades ago, today visitors come to see...

Private Sector Helps Promotes Ecotourism

MANAGUA – Leaders of the tourism sector launched several initiatives last week aimed at strengthening the country’s position as an ecotourism destination. With the help...

Dúrika Foundation and Reserve: Experiencing Ecotourism at Its Greenest

Part of the appeal of living in Costa Rica for many foreigners is the chance to downsize and simplify. But you haven’t seen the...

Southern Gem: Aguila de Osa Takes Luxury Ecotourism to a New Level

and tender, with a slight tang that complemented the meat’s naturalflavor.I enjoyed a light apple pie for dessert, and red and white winewere available...

Travel Guide Highlights Rural, Community-based Ecotourism

DON’T let thetitle fool you;“The New Key toCosta Rica” isactually the country’soldest travelguide, founded in1976 by longtimeresident and eventualCosta Ricancitizen JeanWallace. Still,Beatrice Blake,Wallace’s daughter,who...
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Italian Wanted in 2021 Santa Cruz Killing Extradited to France

Costa Rica extradited two men to France, including an Italian investigated in the 2021 killing of a French citizen in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste.

The Local Pharmacy and the Surprises of Costa Rica Life

Your local neighborhood pharmacy is a one-stop-for-all-your-health-needs institution. Last year, a law passed requiring a doctor’s prescription for many types of antibiotics and other...

Costa Rica Falls 2-0 to Ecuador in Quito as the Bryan Ruiz Era Begins

Costa Rica lost 2-0 to Ecuador in Quito in Bryan Ruiz's debut, finishing with 10 men and losing a defender before Argentina.

Monteverde Went From 25 Dry Days a Year to Nearly 120, BBC Reports

Costa Rica's best known cloud forest is in the international spotlight this week after the BBC published a lengthy feature on Monteverde, reporting that...