Environment
Tourists and Bloggers Could Watch 300 Birds at the BirdChallenge 2018
Costa Rica is positioning itself as one of the countries with the greatest variety of birds and as one of the preferred sites for sighting.During the previous week, the BirdChallenge 2018 was held, in which tourists, bloggers, and experts...
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“Costas Verdes” Planted 40 Trees at Jacó Beach
Last weekend, right after the end of the Essential Costa Rica Surf Pro 2018" event, the non-governmental organization (NGO) "Costas Verdes", planted 40 trees at Jacó Beach. In this respect, the organizers of the surfing activity sought to leave...
Environment
Curiosities About Hedgehogs
In recent years, ground hedgehogs have become one of the animals that humans choose as pets. Despite this, there are some details that cannot be overlooked, such as the fact that they are not domestic animals and that they...
Environment
Drones and Technology Improve the Study of Tropical Forests
The companies Intel Costa Rica, Aerial Robotixs and the Foundation for the Development of the Central Volcanic Mountain Range (Fundecor), presented a project that would quantify, on a large scale, carbon capture, biomass, and even the health of tropical...
Environment
Authorities Confirm First Victim for Rains after Fall of a Tree
The forensic authorities attend at this moment the removal of the body of the first victim due to the rains of recent days. It is a person to whom a tree fell over him, on the night of Thursday...
Environment
Authorities Cancel Ferry Trips Due to Floods
Landslides and floods on the roads that connect with the loading and unloading docks in Paquera, Naranjo Beach and Chira Island, in the Nicoya Peninsula, force the suspension of cabotage services to those places.As detailed in the Port Maritime...
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200 Trees Will Beautify the Surroundings of the Juan Santamaría Airport
The Ministry of Public Works and Transportation (MOPT) planted 200 trees in the surroundings of the Juan Santamaría Airport, as part of its environmental management program.Officials of the entity planted species Vanillo and Tucuico, which will serve as...
Environment
A Prohibited Plastic 40 Years Ago Is Killing Orcas
The biphenyl-polychloride was a blessing when it began to be used. It has physical and chemical properties that made it a fundamental element of electricity and electronics. Since the 30s of the 20th century, there was no transformer, capacitor...
Environment
Lora Turtles Hatchling Release to Sea
Costa Rica has one of the greatest biodiversity in the world. There are innumerable species that characterize the country and, no doubt, you will be fascinated by such a beautiful natural spectacle.In the case of the “Lora” turtle species,...
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Costa Rica’s Car-Free Day
Every September 22nd -World Car Free Day- is a good day to give your wheels a rest. The event, which first started in Europe in 1995 and went global in 2000, is now celebrated by many countries around the...
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Filling Beaches With Awnings Without Control Affects the Tourist Experience”, state Costa Rican Tourism Authorities
The uncontrolled proliferation of chairs, awnings and massage tables on the beaches of Costa Rica threatens free circulation and...