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Art Meets Activism: Costa Rica’s Plastic Whale Sculpture

A new sculpture reminds us of the damage caused by single-use plastics.

Costa Rica launches quest to replace most single-use plastic by 2021

Costa Rica generates 4,000 tons of waste every day. Of these, 11 percent are plastics that end up in the sea, including 1.5 million plastic bottles.

Plastic bag pollution is daunting but has an easy solution, says environmentalist

Despite environmental feats, like forest conservation, Costa Rica struggles with waste management. UNDP Costa Rica spokesman Danilo Mora said the office wants to continue pushing Costa Rica’s environmental record by focusing on new issues, like eliminating plastic bags.

Experience Active Sundays in San José: Free Outdoor Activities for All Ages

Summer Sundays are days for leisure, for friends and family, and for fun. The Municipality of San José’s Committee on Sports and Recreation and...

Eight official rules for getting your free refill at McDonald’s

If you're from the U.S. or Canada, you likely understand the concept of  free refills quite well. You order a soft drink. When you've...

Costa Rica-Peru Free Trade Agreement enters into force

Costa Rica exported $64 million in goods to the South American country last year.

Costa Rica resumes free-trade negotiations with Colombia

Treaty would allow Costa Rica to become a full member of the Pacific Alliance.

Costa Rican industrialists oppose free trade agreement with Colombia

A second round of negotiations is being held from Sept. 24-28 in San José.

Free Trade With Singapore Is Near

Costa Rica is nearing a final handshake on the first free trade agreement of the decade, as delegates from Singapore have been in town...

Costa Rica industries urge government to freeze free-trade plan with China

As Costa Rica went into Day 2 of the third round of negotiations toward free trade with China on Tuesday, the Tico delegation appeared...

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Protests Erupt in El Salvador Against Bukele’s Crackdown

Hundreds of Salvadorans protested on Saturday to demand the release of "innocent" individuals imprisoned during President Nayib Bukele's crackdown on gangs. The demonstration, which...

Thanksgiving Recipes with a Costa Rica Twist

Thanksgiving, or acción de gracias in Spanish, is an all-American tradition that has made its way into the heart of Costa Rica. The large...

Rosario Murillo: The Iron Fist Behind Nicaragua’s Daniel Ortega

Rosario Murillo, wife of Nicaraguan strongman Daniel Ortega and soon to be his co-president, is known for extravagant diatribes and eccentric outfits. But Nicaraguans...

COP29 Highlights Costa Rica’s Role in Climate-Resilient Tourism

Costa Rica continues to lead the charge in sustainable tourism by championing the Baku Declaration on Climate Action, unveiled on November 20 at the...

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

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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