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Fishing in Golfito Costa Rica: Sustainability and Sport

I caught a huge fish. I swear it was like 6 feet long and weighed around 80 pounds. A sailfish. Fighters, those suckers. But...

Sloths in Costa Rica – Just hangin’ out

Whether they’re called “sloths” or “osos perezosos” (“lazy bears”), these slow-moving mammals have never earned a flattering name. But sloths are unperturbed by pretty...

Turtle-spotting in Ostional Costa Rica

There are plenty of endangered marine animals, but sea turtles capture the imagination. They swim with Taoist calm, patiently drifting thousands of kilometers over...

National Geographic Says Costa Rica Has Two Of The Top Eco Lodges In The World

Two Costa Rican lodges have some serious bragging rights.  The Pacuare Lodge, in Talamanca, and Lapa Rios Lodge, in the Osa Peninsula, have made National...
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Canatur and FECOP Urge Coastal Costa Ricans to Vote in New Turnout Drive

Canatur and the Costa Rican Federation of Sport Fishing, FECOP, have launched a joint campaign aimed at boosting voter turnout in Costa Rica’s coastal...

Cerundolo Upsets Rublev to Reach Australian Open Fourth Round

Argentine Francisco Cerundolo delivered a strong performance to knock out Russian Andrey Rublev in the third round of the Australian Open on Friday, getting...

Why Costa Rica Traffic Fines Feel Out of Proportion on Rural Roads

I once got a speeding ticket for going about 30 kph over the posted speed limit on the Costanera Sur highway near Jacó. While...

Costa Rica Reports First Chikungunya Case in Nine Years

Health authorities in Costa Rica reported the first chikungunya case in nine years. The patient, a 24-year-old man from Esparza in Puntarenas province, tested...