Environment

UNED and SINAC Seek to Turn Chirripó into a UNESCO Global Geopark

SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica — The State Distance University (UNED) and SINAC-MINAE have officially initiated the application process to establish the Chirripó UNESCO Global Geopark, marking a milestone for Costa Rican conservation and sustainable tourism. Land of Eternal Waters Covering over...

How Can a Rainforest Receiving 2,500mm of Annual Rain Dry Out? The Threat to Monteverde

MONTEVERDE, Costa Rica — In Monteverde, it rains heavily—over 2,500mm annually. Yet, scientists warn that rising cloud decks and loss of fog are causing this famed cloud forest to dry out from within. Horizontal Precipitation: The Missing Piece of the...

Tropical Wave No. 40 to Trigger Sunday Afternoon Rain in Costa Rica

SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica — The passage of Tropical Wave No. 40 across Costa Rica is expected to significantly increase atmospheric moisture and instability this Sunday afternoon, bringing widespread rain and thunderstorms, according to the National Meteorological Institute (IMN). Afternoon...

Photograph Taken in Sierpe, Puntarenas, Receives Honorable Mention in Prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year Contest

International talent and Costa Rica's natural wealth unite once again in global recognition. The image that captivated the jury and earned an honorable mention in the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition was captured in Sierpe, Puntarenas, by...

San Jose Doesn’t Have a Heat Problem

There's a question I get asked constantly about Costa Rica's capital, and it's the wrong one. People planning a visit, or something longer, want to know how bad the heat gets. The answer is that it doesn't. The San Jose Costa...

Sea Lion Surprises on the Pacific Coast: SINAC Monitors Unusual Sightings

The country's Pacific coast has become the setting for a rare and fascinating phenomenon for visitors and locals alike. Recently, authorities from the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) have been following up on reports and records of sightings...

The National Meteorological Institute (IMN)Has Issued a Warning Regarding Tropical Wave #36 Approaching the Country

Its interaction with accelerated trade winds over the Caribbean Sea is creating highly unstable weather conditions across most of the national territory. Most Affected Regions & Forecast Pacific Slope (North, Central, and South): Moderate to heavy downpours accompanied by thunderstorms during...

Friday Brings Few Rains to Costa Rica, but IMN Forecasts Weather Shift for Saturday and Sunday

Costa Rica will experience relatively stable weather with scattered rainfall this Friday, but the National Meteorological Institute (IMN) warns that atmospheric conditions are set to change significantly heading into the weekend. Key Weather Highlights: Stable Friday Conditions: Most of the national...

Costa Rica Advances Energy Transition with the New Abangares Solar Park

With the goal of shielding the national power grid during the dry season and diversifying its renewable generation sources, the Coopeguanacaste cooperative is moving forward with the Abangares Solar Photovoltaic Project. This initiative stands as one of the most...

Scientists Discover Brand-New Deep-Sea Coral Species Near Costa Rica’s Isla del Coco

In 2023, Breedy and her colleague Jorge Cortés returned to the Las Gemelas site during an expedition that included the Galápagos Islands. This time, they observed an abundance of the vibrant yellow coral and were able to gather additional...
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Modern Tourist Pier Begins Operations on San Lucas Island to Improve the Visitor Experience

Isla San Lucas National Park is one of the most attractive, emblematic, and historic tourist destinations in Costa Rica—a...