Environment
Manatees Are in Danger of Extinction in Costa Rica
The Antillean manatee was declared as a symbol of Costa Rica in terms of fauna since the animal was in danger of extinction. In this way, we wanted to get the hunt against it stopped.However, up to now, the...
Environment
Sun and Earth Connect in an Indigenous Festival in Southern Costa Rica
More than 340 kilometers from the Central Valley, in a corner of Altamira de Biolley (Buenos Aires, Puntarenas), drums and maracas are played, dedicated to the Sun, in an event that tries to exalt the indigenous roots of the...
Environment
Turrialba Volcano’s Ash Column Exceeded 1,000 Meters High Yesterday
A column of ash -higher than 1,000 meters- was recorded last Friday morning, in the Turrialba Volcano. The eruption was at about 6:45 am and lasted for approximately 15 minutes, explained volcanologist Eliécer Duarte, from the Volcanological and Seismological...
Environment
Cleaning Beaches, Cities, and Rivers Gains Momentum in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama for 2019
Each year, the purpose for Costa Ricans to provide greater care to our planet gains more and more strength by the way 2019 began, with great plans that have to do mainly with the cleaning up of the beaches.Operation...
Environment
Costa Rica Gets Guinness World Records for Plastics Collection
In the framework of an effort promoted by the ecolones® program, Costa Rica managed to establish a new title of GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS for the "Largest Quantity of Plastic Bottles Gathered in 8 Hours to Recycle".This is so...
Environment
Get Ready to Enjoy the Awesome “Red Moon” Tomorrow Night!
A total eclipse of the Moon will occur tomorrow night (Jan. 20th, 2019) throughout America, a large part of Europe, and East Africa. It is an astronomical event that will allow you to enjoy the so-called "Red Moon".According to...
Environment
The Key to Eat Better and, at the Same Time, Protect the Planet
To feed 10,000 million humans by 2050, in a healthy way and respecting the planet at the same time, experts advocate dividing the consumption of meat by 2 and duplicating that of fruits, vegetables, and nuts. In other words,...
Environment
The Costa Rican Parliament Discusses a Set of Proposals for Reducing the Use of Plastics in 2019
2019 is seen as a year for the implementation of new projects and the continuation, with more emphasis, of initiatives concerning the use and disposing of plastic. Towards the end of 2018, discussions were held in the Costa Rican...
Environment
Costa Rica Starts 2019 with a Firm Ecological Commitment!
Every year, new collective purposes are taken in Costa Rica to provide greater care to our planet. 2019 began with major initiatives that have to do mainly with the cleanliness of our beaches. Approximately 1,200 volunteers, accompanied by private...
Culture & Lifestyle
Why Costa Rica Is the Happiest Place on Earth
Do you know why Costa Rica is considered one of the happiest places in the world and the most beautiful to visit? Here are 7 excellent reasons:Immaculate beaches and mountainsBeing a small country in the middle of 2 oceans,...
Latest News
Taking Responsibility: A Call to the Citizens of Costa Rica
Currently, the social and economic situation in Costa Rica is one of the most debated topics both in political...