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Costa Rica Developers Challenge Court Ruling Halting Tourism Project in Papagayo

The Association of Developers of the Papagayo Gulf Tourism Complex (Asopapagayo) is attempting to overturn the Constitutional Court’s decision to suspend logging and construction...

Costa Rica Marks Earth Day With a Reputation to Defend

As the world observes Earth Day today, Costa Rica finds itself in familiar territory: held up once again as a global example of what...

Costa Rica Suspends Tree Cutting and Construction Permits in Papagayo

Costa Rica's Constitutional Chamber has ordered the suspension of tree-felling permits, construction authorizations, and density modifications tied to a hotel development in the Papagayo...

American Flamingo Rescued in Costa Rica Continues Recovery

An American flamingo rescued in Limón in June 2025 is still recovering under specialized care after arriving in critical condition, and the latest update...

Costa Rica Authorities Train to Better Handle Rescued and Seized Wildlife

Humane World for Animals Costa Rica has partnered with Costa Rica's National Environmental Security Commission to deliver a series of training workshops for government...

Costa Rica Activists Rally Against Bahía Papagayo Plan to Cut 700 Trees

Opposition to the Bahía Papagayo development in Playa Panamá is intensifying after SINAC authorized tree cutting in the project area. The citizen group Salvemos...

Costa Rica’s Poás Volcano Records Unusual Crater Collapse and Lake Surge

An unusual eruption inside Poás Volcano on April 10 sent ash into the air, pushed the crater lake up by as much as three...

How Plastic Pollution Is Hurting Costa Rica’s Economy

Costa Rica's plastic pollution is not only an environmental issue; it is a quietly mounting economic one. The country markets itself on natural beauty,...

Costa Rica Wildlife Groups Push Back Against Proposed New Regulation

A Costa Rican environmental organization is calling for a halt to the government’s proposed new wildlife regulation, arguing that the draft weakens protections, lacks...

Costa Rica Unveils Costa Rica Azul for Ocean Conservation and Learning

Costa Rica has launched Costa Rica Azul, a free digital platform aimed at bringing our country’s marine ecosystems closer to students, teachers, and the...
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Keylor Navas Helps Pumas Hold América in Wild Liga MX Playoff Opener

Keylor Navas and Pumas left the former Estadio Azteca with the Liga MX quarterfinal series still alive after a wild 3-3 draw against América...

Habitat Loss Threatens Costa Rica’s Native Monkey Species

Costa Rica’s native monkeys are facing growing pressure as forest loss, coastal development, and habitat fragmentation push several species toward local extinction. Three of...

Israeli President to Attend Costa Rica Inauguration

Israeli President Isaac Herzog will travel this week to Panama and Costa Rica in a four-day official visit that includes a historic first stop...

Costa Rican Angler Erika Sandi Makes History at the Offshore World Championship

Erika Sandi put Costa Rica in the spotlight after an outstanding performance at the Offshore World Championship, where she secured both the Top Lady...