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Montezuma: A Little Well-Known Secret Waiting for Your Discovery
Montezuma is a cozy and picturesque town in Costa Rica, known for its bohemian atmosphere and the great scenic beauty of its beaches, rivers, and waterfalls. Get to know its charm.With its landscape of tropical paradise, Montezuma is a...
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Survival of the Slowest
Most of the sloths (and many other exotic pets) we see in the markets were forcibly removed from nature, with very destructive consequences
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Marino Ballena National Park: A Natural World of Wonders
The beautiful Marino Ballena National Park is one of the most unique places in our country. It is located along the Central Pacific coast in the south of Puntarenas. It consists of more than 13,000 protected hectares of ocean...
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European Chamber Calls for the End of Single-Use Plastics
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) spoke on Wednesday in favor of banning certain single-use plastic items such as bags, applicators, and straws in the near future. The European Commission proposed at the end of May to prohibit a...
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Researchers Seek Greater Information on Species in Isla del Coco
With the participation of officials of the Isla del Coco National Park (PNIC), the "Monitoring Protocol for Pelagic Species and Geological Formations in Isla del Coco National Park" is implemented in this protected wilderness area, whose results will allow...
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Beer: A Beverage Threatened by Climate Change
As the century progresses, there will be less beer and it will be more expensive to get. Climate change is causing a greater frequency and intensity in droughts and heat waves, which will affect cereal production. A recent study...
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Plastics Collected in Beaches Are Processed to Make Shampoo Bottles
The pollution of the seas is one of the biggest environmental problems today. According to the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), 80% of this contamination comes from land-based sources, with more than 90% of them being plastic.According to a...
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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...
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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...
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Costa Rican University Students Will Travel to NASA After Winning Mars 2024 Challenge
Two students from Fidélitas University will attend the MARS CHALLENGE. They are Sofía Mena Quirós (Electromechanical Engineering) and Alejandro...