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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...

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...

Visiting Costa Rica’s Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge

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Costa Rica Under Yellow Alert as Saturated Ground Raises Flood Risk

If you are driving to Limón, Turrialba or the southern Pacific today, expect delays and check the road before you leave. A yellow alert...

Costa Rica Makes Forbes 2026 List of Best Places to Retire

Costa Rica has again been named one of the world's best places for Americans to retire, appearing in the 2026 edition of the Forbes...

CONCACAF Calls for Reckoning With Infantino’s FIFA Leadership

North and Central American football's governing body CONCACAF yesterday called for a "comprehensive reckoning with" Gianni Infantino's leadership of FIFA after his aborted plan...

Costa Rica’s President Attends the Basílica Mass for the First Time Since 2023

President Laura Fernández attended Sunday's solemn Mass for the Virgen de los Ángeles in Cartago, the first Costa Rican head of state to take...