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Accessible Tourism: Protected Areas to visit in Costa Rica

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Over the years, Costa Rica has implemented policies to ensure everyone can enjoy the beauty of its National Parks and protected areas. As a...
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A Brief History of Costa Rica’s National Park System

Sarah Jordan -
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...
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Costa Rica’s Manuel Antonio National Park Inaugurates Accessible Boardwalk

Ileana Fernandez -
Manuel Antonio National Park inaugurated an accessible walkway of 164 linear meters, which used plastic caps as raw material for its elaboration. In order...
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Costa Rica’s Chirripó National Park grows 500 hectares

Ileana Fernandez -
Chirripó National Park is located in three provinces: San José, Limón and Cartago. It is named after its most prominent feature: Mount Chirripó. At...
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Costa Rica Investing $1.7m in National Park Infrastructure

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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...
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The 7 Provinces of Costa Rica – A Brief Introduction

Sarah Jordan -
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

Sarah Jordan -
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

Sarah Jordan -
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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San Lucas Island, Golden Gate become sister parks

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The two conservation areas are united by virtue of having contained legendary prisons
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