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NASA Launches Mission to Study Lands

The United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is on a mission in Central America to document with three dimensional imagery the isthmus’...

Medical Tourism Strong Despite Bad Economy

The economic crisis punished most economic sectors of Costa Rica in 2009. Exports and imports fell, foreign direct investment suffered, real estate sales plummeted...

Environment in the Wings of Candidates’ Platforms

Second in a four-part series on Presidential Candidates’ Positions on the Issues   The environment is popular in the presidential race, but only as an aside....

Environment Battered by Shakes, Dustups

The year began with one of the worst natural disasters in almost two decades. A 6.2 magnitude earthquake – that became known as the “Cinchona...

Adiós Presidente

This week, Costa Rica bid farewell to its 40th president with a three-day period of mourning, flags at half-mast and a crowded service at...

Great Expectations for Holiday Gifts, Decorations

Conjuring up Christmas-card images of snow-covered hillsides and sleigh rides can be challenging when, just outside your window, palm fronds sway in the warm...

Lines in the Sand

PLAYA GRANDE – The four kilometer stretch of beach along the Pacific shore here is nearly empty most hours of the day. On a...

Turtle-lovers protest bill to downgrade Costa Rica’s leatherback park

With the help of a police escort, about 100 protesters closed down two lanes of traffic on San José´s Avenida Segunda on Monday afternoon...

Biologist Advises Government on Oceans

Georgina Bustamante has worked for over 30 years as a marine biologist and marine conservation consultant. She has authored books and papers on marine...

Costa Rica and Capital City Boast New Online Maps

After several months of work, the National Tourism Chamber (CANATUR) has unveiled two new digital maps of Costa Rica with the hope of providing...

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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...

Adjusting to Expat Life in Costa Rica and Its Two Gentle Seasons

Costa Rica's subtle seasonal changes offer orientation when spring, summer, autumn and winter aren’t there to structure the passage of time. Spring is here,...

Poás Volcano Eruptions Deliver Economic Blow to Costa Rican Tourism

The recent eruptions of Poás Volcano in Costa Rica have significantly disrupted tourism in nearby communities, including Poás, Poasito, Fraijanes, Vara Blanca, and Los...

Costa Rica to Host ABC’s Bachelor in Paradise Season 10

Costa Rica will serve as the filming location for the tenth season of ABC’s Bachelor in Paradise, with production scheduled to start this summer....
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