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Fight over national parks echoes U.S. park growing pains

Writer John McPhaul takes a look at the similarities between battles in the U.S. to keep national parks in the public interest, and Costa Rica’s current dilemma of protecting its own parks.

ICE chief promises compromise on geothermal energy in national parks

Lawmaker José María Villalta, a member of the legislative Energy and Environment Commission, called for a national discussion on the geothermal energy issue.

Energy project puts national parks in danger, parks founder says

A row is developing between environmental activists and government officials over Costa Rica’s future.

Should Costa Rica open national parks to fishing?

One longtime angler says, “Yes,” and proposes a plan to make it work sustainably.

Bill would legalize fishing in Costa Rica’s national parks

A law reform proposed by the Legislative Assembly would allow fishing in marine protected areas and national parks. Environmentalists are outraged, while local fishermen hope for an approval.

Club members helping national parks

Amigos de los Parques is a new membership program intended to create investment in the country's national parks. Nature enthusiasts can contribute to conservation efforts through various park passes.

ProParques: Friend of Costa Rica’s National Parks

If you ask a child growing up in New Zealand, North America or South Africa what he would like to be when he grows...

National Parks Face Challenges

Although the country’s conservation areas are the main tourist attractions in the country, most of them are in poor condition, the daily La República...

Two National Parks Offer Contrasts

Costa Rica’s Pacific coast is a treasure chest, dotted with jewels of natural beauty, from the plethora of bays and precious beach towns of...

Costa Rica National Parks in Guanacaste Save Something for Everyone

MINI volcanoes, egg-laying leatherback turtles, miles of trails, camping, natural hot springs, spelunking and beaches await the explorers of Guanacaste’s parks. A deceptively profound...

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