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NASA and Costa Rica Unite to Track Red Tides from Space

An unprecedented marine expedition in Latin America took place on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, collecting data and samples for an international study...

Rare White Anteater Spotted in Costa Rica in Bajo La Paz

Costa Rica is home to hundreds of animal species that surprise locals and foreigners alike. Recently, an especially unusual sighting occurred in Bajo La...

Endangered Jabiru Birds in Costa Rica Face Habitat Loss and Climate Threats

The jabiru belongs to the family Ciconiidae. It is the largest bird found in Costa Rica and one of the most endangered species in...

What Tourists Can Do: Disposing of Trailside Trash in Costa Rica

The first time I hiked into the dry tropical forest along the Tamarindo Estuary, I found a narrow trail and a sign warning of...

Costa Rica’s Jícaro Reef Dies: Climate Change and Tourism Take Their Toll

The Jícaro reef, located in Culebra Bay, Guanacaste, has died. According to records from the Center for Marine Science and Limnology Research (Cimar-UCR), which...

Costa Rica Long Tailed Weasel Hunting and Dance Mysteries

Today we meet the long-tailed weasel, a high-energy predator that may be dancing for two very different reasons.The long-tailed weasel (Mustela frenata) is known...
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Nationwide Power Outage Hits Panama After Generator Failure

Panama plunged into darkness late Saturday night when a nationwide blackout hit following an explosion and subsequent fire at the La Chorrera Thermoelectric Power...

Tourist Denied Exit at Costa Rica Airport Over Yellow Fever Vaccine Rule

A Peruvian tourist in transit was barred from leaving Juan Santamaría International Airport upon arriving in Costa Rica because he lacked a yellow fever...

Costa Rica Wildlife Moments from Monkeys to Crocodiles

How wildlife behaves depends on the circumstances of the interaction. Everybody wants to go for a hike and see wild animals with their very...