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Costa Rica’s Tropical Depression Risk Fades but the Downpours Don’t

The low-pressure system off Central America's Pacific coast is now less likely to become a tropical depression, but that doesn't mean a dry weekend...

Costa Rica’s Mangroves Face Growing Threats From Pollution and Development

Costa Rica’s mangrove forests protect coastal towns, support fishing communities and provide breeding grounds for marine life. Researchers warn that pollution, construction and changes...

Costa Rican Wins Santiago Wild With One-Minute Bat Film

Costa Rican graphic designer and wildlife photographer Felipe Vega has become the first Costa Rican to win at Santiago Wild, one of Latin America’s...

Tropical Storm Pilar Brings Heavy Rains to Costa Rica

Tropical Storm Pilar is expected to maintain its indirect influence over Costa Rica until Wednesday afternoon, according to forecasts from the National Meteorological Institute...

Rare Coral Spawning Captured in Costa Rica

Members of the Raising Coral team, a Costa Rican NGO dedicated to restoring corals on both coasts of the country, witnessed the remarkable spawning...

Guatemala Conservation Meetings leads to Bucket List Fishing

I recently attended the International Game Fish Association (IGFA) regional meeting of the Central America and Caribbean councils held in Antiqua, Guatemala. All the...

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...

Costa Rica’s Controversial Species List Repealed

The Costa Rican Fisheries and Aquaculture Institute (INCOPESCA) was forced to void the agreement that expanded the list of wild species for commercial exploitation. Amidst...

Costa Rica Wildlife – Meet the Brown Pelican

What screams “I’m in Costa Rica!” more than standing on a tropical beach, watching a single file line of brown pelicans gliding on outstretched...

Cake-Snatching Iguana Bites Toddler And Infects Her With Unknown Illness

Iguana Bites Toddler On A Beach In Costa Rica This is not your typical iguana bites toddler story. This one really takes the cake. It...

Karol Ulate-Naranjo: Passion for the Ocean and Protecting Costa Rica’s Marine Biodiversity

An enormous passion for the ocean and its inhabitants runs through the veins of Karol Ulate Naranjo. Originally from San Francisco de Dos Ríos,...

The Costa Rica Wildlife Foundation champions the preservation of manatees

The Costa Rica Wildlife Foundation (CRWF) is promoting a plan to protect manatees, which have been Costa Rica's national symbol since 2014. Unfortunately, the...

Costa Rica Wildlife – Galápagos Sea Lion

Adding a new species to the list of wild animals that can be found in Costa Rica is an uncommon event. It’s even more...

Costa Rica faces accusation over International and U.S. fishing violations

18 Marine Conservation Organizations (MCOs) accused Costa Rica of violating at least two fisheries conventions and U.S. Public Law. The complaint was presented before...
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Costa Rica Asks You to Cut Water Use as the El Niño Dry Season Begins

Costa Rica's water utility wants you to save water as the dry season starts this week under a strong El Niño. There is no rationing yet. Here is what it is asking.

Spot an Injured Animal on Route 27? Don’t Touch It. Here’s Who to Call

If you see an injured animal on Route 27, the toll highway between San José and the central Pacific coast, don't pull over and...

Costa Rica’s Marchamo Amnesty Is Off for 2027, So Pay by Dec. 31

The 2027 marchamo amnesty failed, so older unpaid years still carry interest and fines. A new bill targets 2028. Here is what to pay now.

Guanacaste Town Hall Took 29 Million Colones in Cash Its Bank Refused

A Guanacaste town hall kept 29.3 million colones in cash after Banco Nacional refused it. Audit documents detail what staff and the mayor said.