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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

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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

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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

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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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Change can start with anyone. A mere thought and desire can evolve into something so beautiful if you persevere, have patience, and simply believe...
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Visiting Naranjo Beach inside Costa Rica’s Santa Rosa National Park

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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 May Beetles Vanish, Signaling Ecological Crisis

In Costa Rica, the iconic “May beetles” (abejones de mayo), known scientifically as the Phyllophaga genus, are vanishing at an alarming rate. These beetles,...
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El Salvador Denies Gang Pact Amid New Allegations from Barrio 18 Leaders

El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele on Saturday shared images of gang members in a mega-prison to discredit statements made by two leaders of the...
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Living in Costa Rica as an Expat Isn’t Perfect—But It’s Better Than You Think

Anyone who has lived here more than a few months is well aware of the myriad problems present in 21st century Costa Rica: Violent...
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