Environment

Acid rain is considered to be those precipitations with high concentrations of sulfuric and nitratic acid. It causes significant damage to vegetation and nitrogen-fixing microorganisms. A very important indirect effect is the impoverishment of certain essential nutrients so that...

The so-called “Silly bird” (Pájaro Bobo) belongs to the Momotidae bird family. In Costa Rica, this family has six species, all with beautiful and colorful plumage. However, the most widely distributed species in the country and most common to...

All over Costa Rica, both the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE) and the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) continue to work together, aimed at the prevention of forest fires through an educational campaign called "Un Verano Sin...

Costa Rica is a wonderful place surrounded by nature and peace throughout its territory. It is a nature-favored country in terms of its biodiversity, recognized worldwide for its different tropical forests, protected by national parks and private reserves. In...

Costa Rica is one of the best destinations in the world to enjoy nature. This small country is internationally known for being the first spawning place in the northern hemisphere for the green turtle species and, specifically, we invite...

In order to understand the following article, it is first necessary to share with you a brief explanation about a tectonic plate, which is a fragment of the relatively rigid lithosphere that moves over the asthenosphere. It is similar...

Natural disasters are rare biological situations where nature is forced to correct bio-structural errors by water, land, or wind. Before such events happen, some forecasts must be taken regardless of the situation:Volcanic eruptionsYou must stay tuned through the radio...

Disasters are natural or human-made events that negatively affect daily life, industry, environment, etc., often leading to permanent changes in human societies and the animals that inhabit that place.Ecosystems and environmentA catastrophe has disastrous consequences, showing the vulnerability of...

Pollution control and natural resource management have allowed Costa Rica to be the 3rd nation in the world that best conserves the environment.In fact, Costa Rica’s air has great quality and drinking water supply is guaranteed –a measure indispensable...

A waterfall of more than 140 meters and a canyon with giant-stone walls decorate an area never before dabbled by humans. The ‘Toros Canyoning’ group, experts in canyoning (a vertical sport with ropes focused on the exploration of ravines...