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A Brief History of Costa Rica’s National Park System

Sarah Jordan - July 19, 2022

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Costa Rica’s Manuel Antonio National Park Inaugurates Accessible Boardwalk

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Costa Rica’s Chirripó National Park grows 500 hectares

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Costa Rica Investing $1.7m in National Park Infrastructure

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Guide to Hiking in Rincón de la Vieja National Park

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In northwestern Costa Rica is the beautiful Guanacaste province, most often talked about for its white-sand, pristine beaches. However, within this popular province is Rincón...

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Costa Rica plans infrastructure improvements to national parks

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The single greatest commitment is 850 million colones (about $1.4 million) to improve tourist facilities at Tenorio Volcano National Park.

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No single-use plastics in Costa Rica national parks starting Feb. 25

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The Health Ministry estimates Costa Rica generated 4,000 metric tons of waste each day during 2014, of which 11.5% corresponded to plastics.

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TripAdvisor names Arenal Volcano among world’s best national parks

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TripAdvisor has awarded Arenal Volcano National Park among its Travelers' Choice Best of the Best for 2021.

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Hiking in Corcovado Costa Rica: The Wildest Coastal Trail

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Whales, dolphins, myriad jungle flora and even yachts may be spotted on the six-hour coastal hike from Drake Bay to Corcovado National Park on the Osa Peninsula.

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After eight years, Turrialba Volcano National Park reopens to the public

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After eight years closed due to the threat of volcanic activity, Turrialba Volcano National Park reopened to the public on Friday.

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Costa Rica converts island prison into tourist attraction

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Something of Costa Rica's own version of Alcatraz, the island was once home to one of the most notorious prisons in the country's history.

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Chirripó National Park to reopen October 30

Alejandro Zúñiga -

Chirripó National Park will reopen for tourists on October 30, the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) announced Monday.

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The national symbols of Costa Rica

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The national symbols of Costa Rica represent the country, its people and its traditions.

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At San Lucas Island, Costa Rica creates its 30th national park

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Costa Rica on Monday celebrated the 50th anniversary of its national parks system by creating another national park.

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