Environment

Any one who does a keyword searches on the Osa Peninsula will quickly find out that it’s one of the most biodiverse areas in the entire planet! But what exactly does that mean and how did this happen?Costa Rica’s...

Some years ago in Costa Rica, we dreamed of many inventions that we could only imagine with our minds.  We dreamed of inventions such as those shown on animated TV series like The Jetsons.  These series filled us with...

TALAMANCA, Costa Rica — Humane Society International is conducting a series of environmental education workshops in the rural region of Talamanca in Costa Rica. The workshops for schoolchildren will begin Oct. 26 and be held at 10 schools. The...

With the Osa Peninsula home to 2.5% of the world’s biodiversity, you can bet that touring the National Parks of this nature-filled area will be a highlight of your trip! Jaguars, pumas, ocelots, giant anteaters, howler monkeys, white-faced capuchin monkeys,...

Costa Rica has positioned itself well on the world stage as an "always green" country.  It is often recognized as an "ecological country" just as often as it is referred to as the "happiest country".  This direction has been...

Costa Rica is making continuous strides in conservation! Learn how individuals and visitors can get involved in keeping this country beautiful!The Osa Peninsula is home to approximately 2.5% of the world's bio-diversity.  It isconsidered a sacred area that needs to be...

Reserva Playa Tortuga (RPT) is committed to making a difference.  This non-profit biological research and education center was founded in 2009.  It is dedicated to environmental conservation and education of the next generation.Reserva Playa Tortuga (RPT) has a number of...

The magnificent and bio-diverse area of Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula is home to roughly 463 different species of birds! That makes this area incredibly unique, and the perfect place for a bird enthusiast to visit. Often locals and fellow...

Efficient use of energy is the goal of reducing the amount of energy required to use a certain appliance or product and has become quite the buzzword as of lately. There are a wide variety of hybrid appliances, variations...

The Netherlands is one of the countries leading the way in the battle to put an end to gas powered cars. It's been praised for having some of the lowest CO2 emissions in all of Europe, but politicians from...