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Costa Rica tourism minister resigns; Communications minister appointed

Five ministers and a total of 16 officials have left office during the first 11 months of the Solís’ administration.

The battle over distributed generation of electricity in Costa Rica

Everyone in the world is impressed that Costa Rica generated 100 percent of its electricity from renewable sources for the first 75 days of this year. Just imagine how impressed they would be – and how proud we could be – if we were able to do that every day of every year.

Forest fires burn more than 2,000 hectares in Guanacaste

Officials with the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) believe that some of the fires may have been started intentionally.

Costa Rica’s capital San José the next big tourist destination?

In an effort to make tourists feel more secure in downtown San José, the Tourist Police headquarters recently moved to new facilities and added 49 police officers, two police cars, six motorcycles and ten bicycles for patrolling downtown.

Discover Manuel Antonio: Beaches, Wildlife, and Adventure Activities Await

Manuel Antonio, nestled along Costa Rica's stunning Central Pacific Coast, is a destination that effortlessly blends natural beauty with thrilling adventures. From the world-renowned...

Costa Rica’s INBioparque to remain open

Three ministries will take over the administration and the almost ₡100 million ($188,000) monthly expenses to keep the INBioparque open.

Construction of Central America’s biggest hydroelectric dam is nearly finished in Costa Rica

Workers from the state-run Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) on Thursday finished placing the last layer of rock and earth that will support the Reventazón hydroelectric project, which when completed will become the largest in Central America.

Unlicensed guides are risking tourists’ lives by taking them too close to Costa Rica’s active volcanoes

Seeing an active volcano is one of Costa Rica’s main attractions for both local and foreign tourists, but people in the country’s NorthEast area are risking the lives of travelers by taking groups of them just meters away from craters at distances that could be fatal if an eruption or a gas explotion occurs.

Costa Rica tourism chamber lobbies against bill that would redirect funds from Tourism Board to conservation areas

Leaders of the National Tourism Chamber (CANATUR) on Tuesday submitted the Legislative Assembly’s Environmental Commission their opposition to a bill that would reduce the Costa Rican Tourism Board (ICT) budget to promote the country by 50 percent.

Costa Rica Solving the Human vs Jaguar Conundrum

It’s not easy for humans and wildlife to live next to each other, and in Costa Rica, one of the primary examples of this has long been the conflict between people and jaguars. However, a new project is trying to ease tensions.

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Costa Rica’s Tortuga Island Coral Garden Revives Reefs

The coral reefs off Tortuga Island in the Gulf of Nicoya are experiencing a remarkable revival, thanks to an innovative coral garden project spearheaded...

Theft in Costa Rica: A Local Expat’s Personal Experience

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Actor Benedict Cumberbatch Enjoys Family Getaway in Costa Rica

British actor Benedict Cumberbatch, known for playing Doctor Strange in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Sherlock Holmes in the BBC series Sherlock, vacationed in...

Costa Rica Bolsters Yellow Fever Defenses Amid Regional Surge

Costa Rica is intensifying its defenses against yellow fever as cases surge across Latin America, prompting heightened vigilance from national health authorities. The Pan...

5,000-Year-Old Woman’s Remains Discovered in Peru’s Ancient Caral Civilization

Archaeologists announced Thursday the discovery of the remains of a woman who lived approximately 5,000 years ago and is believed to have belonged to...
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