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Meet the Anhinga: A Unique Wetland Bird Found in Costa Rica

Vincent Losasso - December 1, 2024

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Church Leaders Unite Against Central America Mining Expansion

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Costa Rican Seeks to Re-Legalize Open-Pit Mining

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The Secret Sounds of Costa Rica’s Wildlife

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Why Water Apples Are a Must-Try Fruit in Costa Rica

Vincent Losasso -

Part of the fun of moving from a temperate climate to the tropics is the discovery of new fruits. During my first year in...

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Costa Rica Fights Coral Bleaching with Pioneering Restoration Efforts

Coral reefs, often called the rainforests of the sea, are critical to the health of our planet, supporting over one-quarter of all marine species....

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Global Survey Highlights Costa Rica’s Vulnerability to Extreme Weather Events

According to the Global Climate Action Survey 2024, conducted by Gensler, Costa Rica is among the countries most severely impacted by extreme weather events...

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6 Wild Cats of Costa Rica: From Jaguars to Oncillas

Vincent Losasso -

The cat family is well represented in Costa Rica with six different species of felines calling the small country home. Throughout my years of...

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Wildlife Trafficking Threatens Costa Rica’s Biodiversity

Ileana Fernandez -

Wildlife trafficking poses a grave threat to Costa Rica's biodiversity, with species like snakes and turtles among the most targeted. Despite strict laws and...

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Costa Rica Introduces First Sustainable Fertilizer from Agricultural Waste

Costa Rica has taken a groundbreaking step in promoting sustainable agriculture and advancing the circular economy with the development of its first fertilizer derived...

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Crossing Borders: A Costa Rican Resident’s Journey to Panama

After 25 years of residency in Costa Rica, I became a temporary tourist. My cedula expired, and the caja and I are a couple...

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Cyberattacks on Costa Rican Institutions Raise Concerns

Costa Rica's public and private sectors have come under siege from a wave of cyberattacks, with authorities scrambling to address the threats. The most...

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Woman Rescued From Forbidden Zone of Costa Rica Volcano

A dramatic rescue operation ended in relief Thursday when authorities found a woman who had ventured into a restricted zone of Costa Rica's treacherous...

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