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Costa Rica’s famed Manuel Antonio National Park will close on Mondays starting this month

An executive decree signed by the Environment Ministry last week aims at allowing restoration, recovery and rehabilitation of ecosystems at Manuel Antonio National Park, on Costa Rica's Central Pacific coast.

Costa Rica’s Guayabo National Monument reopens to tourists after flooding

Visitors' access to Guayabo National Monument reopened Tuesday after being closed since June 27 due to damage caused by flooding in the Caribbean region in recent weeks. Located...

Álvaro Ugalde, father of Costa Rica’s national park system, dies at 68

Álvaro Ugalde, who along with Mario Boza is considered a father of Costa Rica's world-famous national park system, died Saturday of a heart attack in his home in Heredia, east of San José, a day short of his 69th birthday.

European tourist dies in Corcovado National Park

Judicial Investigation Police (OIJ) confirmed to The Tico Times that a European tourist died of an apparent heart attack while hiking in the remote Corcovado National Park in the southwestern Osa Peninsula Sunday afternoon.

Rangers at Costa Rica’s Corcovado National Park use satellite technology to fight illegal gold mining

“We’ve compared these groups to drug traffickers and found that they operate in a similar manner."

Obama’s surprise opening to Cuba sparks cautious reaction among US travel execs

As shipping executive Jay Brickman was leaving for Miami International Airport for his 50-minute charter flight to Havana, he had no clue the earth was about to shake under his feet.

Costa Rica ends final search-and-rescue mission for US hiker believed missing in Corcovado National Park

Search-and-rescue teams wrapped up a final operation on Monday to find U.S. hiker Cody Dial, who disappeared in Costa Rica in early July. Search teams focused their efforts on the rugged Corcovado National Park, where Dial was believed to be hiking, but failed to find any clues as to what happened to the 27-year-old Alaska-native.

The Prague Ballet, an international blues festival, and other happenings around Costa Rica

A roundup of the best events going on August 15-21.

Right of Reply: No geothermal projects underway in Costa Rica’s nat’l parks

The article contains totally inaccurate statements that contradict the truth, transparency and seriousness that is required to cover the issue of geothermal energy production currently underway in the outskirts of the Rincón de la Vieja volcanic mountain range.

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Costa Rica and US Seize 4.4 Tons of Cocaine in Pacific Operation

Costa Rican and U.S. authorities completed a joint maritime operation that led to the seizure of 4.4 tons of cocaine, dealing a substantial hit...

Kyrgios Eyes Australian Open Return with Kooyong Classic Entry

Nick Kyrgios has given his strongest hint yet of a full-scale return to competitive tennis by entering the Kooyong Classic, a key warm-up ahead...

Trump Announces Pardon for Convicted Former Honduran President Hernández

President Donald Trump declared on Friday that he plans to grant a full pardon to Juan Orlando Hernández, the former president of Honduras serving...

Avianca Flight Disruptions Hit Costa Rica and All Central America

Colombian airline Avianca announced today that software issues in its Airbus A320 aircraft will cause major flight interruptions across its network, including key routes...

Miguel Herrera Opens Up on Costa Rica’s Heartbreaking World Cup Miss

Mexican coach Miguel Herrera returned home after a tough stint with the Costa Rican national team, sharing his raw thoughts on the squad's inability...
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