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Why visit Costa Rica’s Barra Honda National Park?

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A Brief History of Costa Rica’s National Park System

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

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Visiting Costa Rica’s Manuel Antonio National Park

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Costa Rica’s Turrialba Volcano Alert Moved to Eruptive

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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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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...

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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...

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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...

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Costa Rica’s La Cangreja National Park Reopens

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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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Visiting Costa Rica’s Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge

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Visiting Naranjo Beach inside Costa Rica’s Santa Rosa National Park

A trip to Naranjo Beach will have you entering Guanacaste’s Santa Rosa National Park as it is part of this grand national park. It...

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5 of the Best National Parks in Costa Rica

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With so many people visiting Costa Rica it's diverse national parks system is the main reason many people travel here. Whether you’re looking for...

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Costa Rica’s 1710 Danish Shipwreck Redefines Slave Trade Narrative

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A pope for the ages: Is Leo XIV a young pontiff?

At 69 Leo XIV was elected pope at a significantly younger age than his two immediate predecessors, Francis and Benedict XVI -- something observers,...

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Tennis Star Jannik Sinner Back on Court After Doping Suspension

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner returns to competition Saturday after his suspension, 104 days after winning the Australian Open.That Melbourne final in late January...

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