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Enter 30 National Parks for Free This Sunday in Costa Rica

On August 24th of each year, regardless of your nationality, you can enter our National Parks without paying, free of charge, according to Decree No. 16847-MAG-MEP published in February 1986. The Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE) invites national and...

Costa Rican Grant Launches $4 Million Plan to Help Indigenous Communities Modernize and Make Production More Sustainable

The World Bank announced a grant to Costa Rica that will focus on strengthening the participation of indigenous peoples in forest conservation and improving access for their communities. The goal is to bring communities closer to the Program to Reduce...

Dog Attack: How to React When This Happens? Is Civil or Criminal Action Possible in Costa Rica?

A San Ramón de Alajuela resident was walking her dog on a leash this past weekend when, in a matter of seconds, several loose dogs attacked her pet. In the images captured by a surveillance camera, the woman is...

Government Allows Migrants Deported by the US to Work Legally in Costa Rica

In a recent unprecedented decision, the Costa Rican government approved this Monday that a group of 25 migrants deported by the Donald Trump administration in the United States may legally work in the country, either as independent workers or...

Although the Alert Has Been Lowered, Poás Volcano National Park Will Not Reopen Yet: Sinac Prepares Reopening Plan

Although the Poás Volcano has entered a more stable phase and the alert has been lowered to green, the National Park will remain closed for now. This was confirmed by the National System of Conservation Areas (Sinac) while they...

Carney Praises Canadian Unity at Kickoff of Canada Day Celebrations

In his first Canada Day speech as prime minister, Mark Carney emphasized Canadian unity in a "changing" world. "158 years ago, a few provinces gambled on the idea that they would be stronger together than they could ever be...

Costa Rican Congress Approved 12-Hour Workdays for Certain Jobs

The Costa Rican Congress today approved a motion to implement a bill known as the 4x3 bill, which would allow for the implementation of 12-hour workweeks for four days a week in certain jobs. The initiative, approved through the "fast-track"...

Coopenae and Public Alliance Create La Angostura Natural Corridor to Mitigate Forest Loss in Puntarenas

According to a report by Global Forest Watch, a forest monitoring platform that provides data, maps, and analysis tools on forest cover worldwide, Puntarenas lost 4,380 hectares of primary humid forest between 2002 and 2024, representing 6% of the...

Costa Rica Doubles Number of Deceased Donors and Sets Historic Transplant Record in 2025

In five months, Costa Rica surpassed all records for organ and tissue donation, with twice as many deceased donors as in the same period last year and more than 70 transplants performed. According to the Ministry of Health, the...

Poás Volcano Remains in an Active Eruption Period, with Magma Near the Surface

Although it has seen fewer eruptions in recent weeks, Poás Volcano remains in an active eruption period. According to experts, there is a magma body located at a shallow depth, high degassing, temperatures of up to 700°C, and constant...
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Top Chefs Gather at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa for Exclusive October Gastronomic Series

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