The annual Carnival of Puntarenas is one of the most anticipated Parties of the year in the country, attracting lots of people nationally and internationally. Known to the locals as the ‘Pearl of the Pacific,’ Puntarenas is a historic port and shipbuilding center. There is a deep connection between the inland San Jose and the [...]
The National Emergency Commission (CNE) today declared a green alert (preventive) for Pacific provinces (mainly Puntarenas) of Costa Rica due to heavy rains that have caused flooding and the evacuation of 495 people. The CNE said in a statement that the alert was streamlined with the transfer of personnel to the area and opened five [...]
This year’s Win a Weekend draw was for 2 nights 3 days at Jaco Beach Costa Rica, one of the most visited Costa Rica vacation destination. This year’s winners were the Lawrence family from Fort Lauderdale Florida!!! Congratulations on your Family Jaco Vacation weekend. And don’t forget keep an eye open for our next Win [...]
Since yesterday, strong waves and high tides have been hammering the Costa Rica Central Pacific region, causing the National Emergency Commission (CNE) to maintains ha high alert status. Reported by the locals, the tide began to rise and cause concern to the community in the Caldera region, where more than 30 families had to be [...]
Jaco Beach [TCRN] – Costa Rican surfer Jair Perez Jaco Beach local, won his third consecutive surfing content this past weekend in Esterillos. Jair, first place win puts him in contention for a National Title Champion. The last round of the national circuit, will be held in Playa Carmen, Santa Teresa on Saturday 25 and [...]
Costa Rica is an angler’s dream come true. The country’s Pacific ports and beach resorts provide access to some the best deep sea fishing in the world, while the canals and rivers of the northern Atlantic coast feature world-class snook and tarpon fishing. Billfish are the country’s biggest attractions, with abundant sailfish and marlin off [...]
Farming activities have been altered in the Pacific and Central Regions, because of the weather conditions affecting the country since the beginning of October. Last Wednesday, the Ministry of Agriculture (MAG) reported damages in coffee, rice, and sugar cane plantations, as well as in pastures, mainly caused by floods that have covered large amounts of [...]
TCRN Regional Correspondent: Katrina Palmer Manuel Antonio’s cocktail party for the Mono Titis! Celebrating local sustainability, the Titi Conservation Alliance and members of the Quepos/Manuel Antonio community recently came together to ‘toast the Titis’ and enjoy a special evening of sumptuous appetizers, sensational wine and plenty of laughter held at the gorgeous Gaia Hotel & [...]
TCRN Regional Correspondent: Katrina Palmer Imagine yourself soaking up the sun on a stunning white sand beach, surrounded by luscious green rainforest that in some spots sneaks out to the edges of the surf. Encompassed by this beauty, the dazzling warm waters beg for your presence whether it be for swimming, surfing, scuba diving or [...]
Featured Eco Columnist Elizabeth Mann Fincas Naturales Wildlife Refuge is a 25 acre private wildlife refuge which features various nature exhibits and trails. It is located between Quepos and Manuel Antonio. The refuge performs research to establish new exhibits for the reproduction and protection of native endangered species in the local area. The refuge has [...]
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