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Poás Volcano National Park remains closed Tuesday

If volcanic activity does not increase, the park is expected to reopen Wednesday.

Cahuita National Park’s beach is now handicap accessible

Cahuita National Park is now Costa Rica's first with a handicap-accessible beach. 

Environmental organizations and park rangers denounce ‘deterioration’ of National Parks

MINAE says it has invested more than $33 million toward infrastructure projects since 2014.

US, Costa Rican national parks in focus at US Embassy’s July 4 celebration

U.S. Ambassador to Costa Rica S. Fitzgerald Haney marked the 240th anniversary of U.S. independence alongside the 100th anniversary of the U.S. National Park Service, praising the park system of both the U.S. and Costa Rica.

20 new wasp species named after Costa Rican schoolchildren

Twenty Guanacaste schoolchildren drew their way into the (natural) history books this year and became the first kids in region -- and maybe anywhere -- to have wasp species named in their honor.

Costa Rica, US officials sign bilateral conservation agreement

The conservation agreement calls for more expeditious and severe punishment for people found guilty of trafficking endangered wildlife species, and greater exchange of conservation experts, students and researchers.

Costa Rica legislature to hear bill allowing ‘green’ geothermal projects in national parks

Despite declarations from the executive branch that the Costa Rican government will not pursue geothermal electricity development in national parks, the office of governing Citizen Action Party legislator Ottón Solís is working on a bill to allow it in three volcanic protected areas.

Ranchers near active Turrialba Volcano could get bought out by Costa Rica government

Director of Turrialba National Park Miguel Salazar announced that the conservation area would seek funds to purchase 1,000 hectares from landholders in and around the active Turrialba Volcano.

Cocos Island park rangers rescue fishermen, request resources

A rescue at Cocos Island has drawn attention to the national park's vulnerability and the lack of resources for park rangers.

Prison sentence for Costa Rica park ranger raises questions about on-the-job protections

A Costa Rica park ranger is headed to jail Friday for 12 years for killing an alleged poacher on the job. His sentence has spawned outrage among colleagues and supporters who say there aren't enough protections for park rangers doing their job.

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