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8 Tips For Effective Waste Management in Costa Rica

Considered one of the most eco-friendly countries in the world, Costa Rica has been grappling with the problem of plastic pollution and waste management...

The Dirty Business of Conservation in Costa Rica…Part 2

FECOP’s first major accomplishment was the creation of the largest Marine Responsible Fishing Area in Central America, the Golfo Dulce. FECOP’s first President worked...

Threat to Endangered Macaws in Brazilian Wind Farm

A wind farm in northeastern Brazil sounds like a welcome climate-friendly energy solution, but it is causing controversy over another kind of environmental worry:...

Protecting Costa Rica’s Bees: Urgent Action Needed

On World Bee Day, the Costa Rican environmental organization Bloque Verde issued a crucial call for action, demanding greater protection for bees. These invaluable...

Costa Rica Camera Trap Notebook – The Jabiru Nest

I like to think of myself as someone who is well prepared for their job. I have a field backpack where I keep everything...

Manuel Antonio National Park: Striking a Balance Between Economy and Conservation

A recent ruling by Costa Rica's Constitutional Court has sparked a heated debate regarding the number of daily visitors allowed in Manuel Antonio National...
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Powerful Eruption Rocks Costa Rica’s Rincón de la Vieja Volcano

The Rincón de la Vieja volcano, in northern Costa Rica, registered yesterday a "powerful" eruption with no reported effects to people or infrastructure, one...

The Power of Good Vibes: Tales of Kindness in Costa Rica

Tourist information typically describes Costa Ricans with good vibe adjectives like warm, friendly, welcoming, and generous. I have a thousand personal stories of confirmation. Here...

The Dirty Business of Conservation in Costa Rica…Part 2

FECOP’s first major accomplishment was the creation of the largest Marine Responsible Fishing Area in Central America, the Golfo Dulce. FECOP’s first President worked...

Costa Rican Tourists Denied Entry to Nicaragua

In a recent incident that has sparked controversy, the regime led by Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo prohibited over one hundred Costa Rican tourists...
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