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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...

Controversy Over National Theater Logo Change Sparks Outcry in Costa Rica

The government's decision to change the logo of the National Theater on social networks has sparked widespread criticism. On Friday, August 16, the government...

Ecuador tourism stunt featuring Costa Rica sparks international row

Once on the ground, tourists filled out fake immigration forms, and passed through simulated customs, complete with ersatz entry stamps. Banners advertising Imperial beer and Costa Rica’s national brand, “Esencial Costa Rica” were also posted around the Ecuadorian airport.

Costa Rica Fire at Lorne Ross Park Sparks Political Clash Over Conservation

A fire erupted Wednesday night at Lorne Ross Park in Pozos de Santa Ana, as reported by the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC)....

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United States President Donald Trump announced a sweeping new tariff program today, dubbed "Liberation Day," which imposes a universal 10% tariff on all imports...

Costa Rica Faces Rising Crime and Distrust in Government

Insecurity and crime have soared to unprecedented levels in Costa Rica, emerging as one of our country's most pressing issues, according to a new...

El Salvador President Welcomes Deportees As Trump Alliance Grows Stronger

The combative president of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, has become a key partner for the provocative migrant deportation policy of his American counterpart Donald...

Former Costa Rica President Óscar Arias Addresses Revoked U.S. Visa

Former Costa Rican President and Nobel Laureate Óscar Arias held a press conference to address the revocation of his U.S. visa. Arias stated that...

U.S. Revokes Visa of Ex-President Óscar Arias, Celebrated Nobel Laureate

The U.S. government has revoked the visa of former Costa Rican President Óscar Arias, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, as of April 1, 2025,...
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