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Fighting for a forgotten national park

Local activist take the reigns to protect a little-known park.

San José gets set for International Arts Festival

The biennial festival known as FIA gets under way in San José with the March 1 opening of the Museum and Gallery Route. Events in La Sabana Park, FIA’s headquarters, and Parque La Libertad start March 16 and run through March 25.

Forbes names Costa Rica’s Manuel Antonio Beach one of world’s most beautiful parks

The park is the smallest to make the list, but also the most popular.

Bill aims to make sailfish national fish of Costa Rica

The depletion of the species and its economic benefits to the country in the form of sportfishing tourism have led lobbyists and a lawmaker to take action.

Oil drilling talk sparks protests in Costa Rica

In a country that promotes environmental protection as a government priority, a U.S. oil company's demand for an oil and gas drilling contract has angered environmental groups.

Campaign on mercury levels sparks controversy

Citing a study done by the National Autonomous University of Mexico, sportfishermen in Costa Rica say mercury levels in sailfish have reached harmful levels.

Costa Rica foreign minster sparks army debate

René Castro tells a Dutch radio station that external forces are causing Costa Rica to reconsider their official pacifist stance.

Multiple sclerosis treatment sparks debate

Hundreds of Canadians are traveling to Costa Rica to undergo a controversial treatment for multiple sclerosis.

Parks Generate $1.5 Billion for C.R. Economy

But much of the earnings leave the country, study finds

Proposed Raise Sparks Outrage

In one of their first moves as elected officials, Costa Rica’s newly arrived legislators voted themselves a 72 percent pay raise. Pointing to salaries in...

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Costa Rica Targets Eco-Threats in New Bill Push

Costa Rica’s long been the poster child for green living, but lately, it’s grappling with a surge in environmental crimes that’s got folks talking....

El Salvador Closes Bitcoin-Funded Pet Hospital After Welfare Scandal

The President of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, announced this Saturday the closure of the country's only pet hospital, which was created with funds from...

Low-Cost Award Flights to Costa Rica Available for Spring Break

Travelers eyeing a spring break getaway can now book one-way award flights to Costa Rica starting at 7,500 miles, thanks to a deal uncovered...

Corn: From Ancient Sacred Staple to Modern Costa Rican Delight

Costa Rica, a tropical volcanic paradise, offers a vast array of fruits and vegetables, yet the centerpiece remains the sacred food of the Maya,...
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