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Following illegal entry, authorities reiterate: don’t visit Turrialba’s crater

Authorities noted illegal visits can put rescue teams' lives in danger.

On Barva Volcano, a day hike without the crowds

Barva Volcano doesn't get a lot of visitors, and that's one of the best reasons to go.

Poás: A mountain with a temper

One of the most-visited volcanoes in Costa Rica is Poás, a 2,700-meter mountain located just north of Alajuela. At the end of long and...
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Costa Rica Struggles to Protect Nature Amid Budget Cuts

Costa Rica's natural heritage is in danger. The National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) is facing its largest reduction in personnel and budget over...

Costa Rica Falls in Press Freedom Rankings Amid Rising Threats

A recent report from the Chapultepec Index of the Inter American Press Association (IAPA) reveals that freedom of expression and press freedom are increasingly...

Living with Costa Rica’s Construction Woes: An Expat’s Experience

On a recent trip to San Jose, I drove on part of the new ring road (outerbelt), a modern highway that significantly reduces the...