Environment

Depths of the “Cahuita” National Park

The name Cahuita comes from the terms "Kawe" which means "Sangrillo" (a local tree in the area) and "Ta" which means "Punta". This National Park has a coverage of 23,290 marine hectares and other 1,102 terrestrial hectares. In this...

2018 Could Be the Year of Consolidation for Electric Cars in Costa Rica

Say goodbye to gas stations, oil changes, filters, maintenance of the exhaust system, and spark plugs. Now it will depend 100% on electricity and on a regular check-up of brakes and tires. What do you think of this idea? Well,...

November 1st: “World Ecology Day”

November 1st is celebrated the World Day of Ecology, to remember throughout the planet the importance of knowing and valuing the relationships that exist between living beings and their environment, and raise awareness among our people about the importance...

50% of Traffic Lights to Run on Solar Energy this Year

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MOPT), through the Directorate General of Traffic Engineering, moves forward with the process to intervene in 76 other traffic lights intersections with photovoltaic systems, so that the systems work with solar energy....

Immerse Yourself in the “Ticos” Ocean

Renowned pianist and composer Manuel Obregón, artist Carlos Hiller, underwater photographer Simón Bolívar, the technical implementation of LUZ ART and the magic of the Children's Museum unite to give the public an unrivaled trip through the seabed Costa Rica....

Costa Rica Seeks to Produce Environmentally-Friendly Coffee

Here we introduce the production project called NAMA-Café, an eco-competitive and low carbon coffee. More than 3,000 people, including producers and technicians, have been trained for this purpose. This project focuses on increasing the competitiveness of the coffee sector, as...

October 21st: International Day of Energy Saving

October 21st has been declared the World Energy Saving Day. The energy sources we use in everyday life originate from processes that generate pollution to the environment and consumption of natural resources. For these reasons the world day of...

Volunteers Removed 2,400 Kilos of Waste from Guacalillo Beach

The initiative is part of the "Costa Rica Green and Clean" Program and the efforts of the Ocean Conservancy group, which promotes the World Day of Clean Coast and River. The volunteers and leaders of the organization Terra Nostra...

Public Schools Cannot Return to Lessons yet

Although the Ministry of Public Education (MEP) has resumed classes in most cantons in the country, 11,643 students will have to wait a little longer to return to the classroom. These are 208 schools in the cantons of Acosta,...

Volcanos Rincón de la Vieja and Turrialba Launch Gas and Ash in Costa Rica

Rincón de la Vieja volcano (northwest) today sent gas to 700 meters above the crater while the Turrialba (east) erupted ash about 500 meters, reported the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (Ovsicori). A change in the direction of...
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Costa Rica: AERIS Advances Expansion and New Parking Improvements at Juan Santamaría International Airport

As part of the modernization and expansion process of the Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) infrastructure, AERIS is progressing...