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...
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...
Every month, Route 27 generates approximately 27 tons of waste—ranging from paper and cardboard to scrap metal and plastics. However, the most alarming statistic for the concessionaire's environmental authorities is that only 12% of these materials are currently being...
The iconic Scarlet Macaw, famous for its brilliant plumage and graceful pair-bonding flights, is experiencing a remarkable recovery in Costa Rica. Thanks to intensive reforestation efforts targeting native trees—such as the mountain almond tree—alongside the installation of artificial nesting...
Costa Rica has once again proven why it remains one of the world's most vital biodiversity hotspots. Researchers recently identified a new endemic species of night frog inhabiting coffee cultivation areas—a milestone that enriches the region's scientific catalog while...
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica — Costa Rica is finalizing preparations for its eighth National Drill 2026, scheduled for Thursday, August 12, at 10:00 a.m. The nationwide exercise adopts a multi-hazard approach aimed at testing emergency protocols, response times, and...
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica — In a historic victory for biodiversity, the Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica unanimously approved File N.° 23.166 in its second debate, formally establishing the Law to Guarantee Wildlife Crossings in Infrastructure.
The legislation adds Article...
Between 2024 and 2025, 4,366 animal and plant specimens were seized by Costa Rican authorities at the country's main airports and border crossings, highlighting the magnitude of illegal extraction and wildlife trafficking in Costa Rica.
According to data from the...
A microphone recording six straight days, hanging two meters high, cannot distinguish between a pretty forest and a functional one. But if you leave it there long enough, and compare what it recorded with a pasture and an intact...
