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Public Security, Environment Ministries join forces to protect parks

The Public Security Ministry (MSP) says it will join forces with the Environment Ministry (MINAE) to help protect Costa Rica’s national parks from illegal activity.

Costa Rica allows reopening process for public parks and recreational facilities

Costa Rica will allow for the gradual reopening of public parks and certain recreational facilities, the Health Ministry and National Emergency Commission announced Tuesday. 

At San Lucas Island, Costa Rica creates its 30th national park

Costa Rica on Monday celebrated the 50th anniversary of its national parks system by creating another national park.

Manuel Antonio National Park now offers online tickets

Manuel Antonio National Park is popular for its beaches, abundance of wildlife and its relative proximity to San José. 

No international tourism until citizen safety can be guaranteed, Health Ministry says

Salas said that the Health Ministry's priority is ensuring citizen safety when the borders reopen for foreign visitors. 

Latin America the new epicenter as pandemic causes international division

A return to normality seems very distant for Latin America, the current epicenter of the pandemic, which exceeded 50,000 deaths from the coronavirus — almost 29,000 of them in Brazil.

Health Ministry forecasts long path for return to international tourism

Reopening Costa Rica's borders to tourists could erase the relative success the country has had in managing the coronavirus, the Health Ministry says.

National Emergency Commission raises alert due to heavy rains, waves in Caribbean

Costa Rica's National Emergency Commission urged the population to remain alert and vigilant and to inform themselves through official channels in response to significant weather disruption.

Poás Volcano National Park reopens after eruption

One of Costa Rica's most popular National Parks has reopened.

Poás Volcano National Park resumes normal operations after eruption

One of Costa Rica's most popular National Parks has reopened.

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