Environment

Costa Rica Leads Regional Recycling: Over 1,600 Tons of Beverage Cartons Transformed into New Products

Costa Rica has consolidated its position as Central America’s benchmark in circular economy practices, processing over 1,600 tons of beverage carton packaging in 2025 alone. The country's transition toward a sustainable industrial model is reshaping how the food and...

Costa Rica Weather: Tropical Wave #43 Brings Continued Heavy Rain and Storms This Sunday

The atmosphere over Costa Rican territory will remain highly unstable this Sunday, September 13, driven by the ongoing influence of Tropical Wave #43. In addition to the wave's activity, a strong surge of trade winds across the Caribbean Sea basin...

Tropical Wave No. 43 to Hit Costa Rica This Saturday with Heavy Rain and Gusts Up to 80 km/h

SAN JOSÉ, COSTA RICA — Atmospheric conditions across Costa Rica are set to deteriorate significantly starting Saturday afternoon as Tropical Wave No. 43 enters national territory, according to an official bulletin from the National Meteorological Institute (IMN). Currently positioned over...

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...
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 San José Municipality Cancels Zapote Fair Tender: Are Year-End Festivities at Risk?

The iconic year-end celebrations in San José, Costa Rica, face mounting uncertainty after the local government officially declared the...