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Costa Rica celebrates National Parks Day

Ileana Fernandez - October 11, 2022

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Costa Rica celebrates National Parks Day

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A Brief History of Costa Rica’s National Park System

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Costa Rica’s Manuel Antonio National Park Inaugurates Accessible Boardwalk

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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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Visiting Costa Rica’s Caño Negro National Park

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Northern Costa Rica is home to the third most important wetland in the world, Caño Negro National Wildlife Refuge. It is situated in a...

Costa Rica Parks Guide

Visiting Costa Rica’s Tortuguero National Park

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In the northeastern region of Costa Rica on its Caribbean coast is the small village of Tortuguero, meaning region of turtles. Here lies Tortuguero...

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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

Alejandro Zúñiga -

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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