Environment
With Plan to Create 12 New Biological Corridors, Costa Rica Faces Climate Change
In order to combat the growing threat of climate change, a proposal in the country aims to create 12 new biological corridors.The coordinator of the National Program of Biological Corridors (PNCB), Jairo Sancho, explained that the initiative responds to...
Environment
Ecoferia Dominical Said Goodbye to a Year of Good Experiences and Learning
Definitely, 2018 was a great year for the wonderful family of the EcoFeria Camino Real, who every Friday filled with local magic all spaces at the Plaza Patron's in Dominical.Keyna, Grettel, Krishna, Giovanny and, of course, The Costa Rica...
Environment
Important Media Outlets Join Forces to Make Documentary
A very interesting investigative task has been carried out by the team of the well-known newspaper The Economist accompanied exclusively by The Costa Rica News.The main purpose is to produce a documentary about “Isla del Coco” and the...
Environment
The Extraordinary Biodiversity of Costa Rica
The term biodiversity refers to the number of species, animals, and plants that live in a place. In its broadest sense, biodiversity means LIFE ON EARTH. This term began to be used in 1985.The number of species that inhabit...
Environment
Credit Will Prevent Wastewater Spill into Rivers and Seas in 4 Cantons
The government signed a US$ 90.4 million loan with the German bank KFW last Thursday to finance the treatment of sewage from Palmares, Jacó (in Garabito), Quepos and Golfito. Acueducto y Alcantarillados (AyA) will contribute another US$ 10 million...
Environment
A Beautiful December to Enjoy with the Great Family of the EcoFeria!
One of the most special months of the year arrived -December-, and the EcoFeria Camino Real (Dominical) invites both Costa Ricans and tourists to attend a Christmas experience every Friday. This event is, at the same time, very ecological...
Culture & Lifestyle
Traditions, Joys, and Art in the “Welcome to Migratory Birds” Festival
Every day, foreigners and citizens of Costa Rica enjoy diverse and unique events full of art, gastronomy, and culture. There is one that distinctively differentiates itself from all others. It is the “Welcome to Migratory Birds” Festival, which took...
Environment
UCR Students Made a Sunscreen that Does Not Alter Marine Ecosystem
A quintet of students from the pharmacy career of the University of Costa Rica (UCR) made a natural sunblock product that promises to minimize environmental damage.The chemicals that contain commercial sunblocks cause the bleaching of corals, which causes their...
Environment
Straws and Other Single-Use Plastics Will Be Prohibited in Costa Rica
The ecological culture and sustainability continues to penetrate deep into the intentions of many Costa Ricans in search of an environmental improvement and, even, to reach the carbon neutrality sought by the government years ago, setting the goal for...
Environment
Clean Beaches in Costa Rica
Last week, Costa Rica once again made headlines because of its incredible people. We refer, specifically, to those who work every day to maintain their beaches, parks, and all the biodiversity that surrounds this country. In short, it was...
Latest News
Taking Responsibility: A Call to the Citizens of Costa Rica
Currently, the social and economic situation in Costa Rica is one of the most debated topics both in political...