Tag: biodiversity
Flora and Fauna: A Deep View of Our Nature
Costa Rica is home to approximately 5% of the planet's biodiversity. Due to its wide variety of habitats, it has a nature where 500,000 species
Tortuguero National Park: Costa Rica’s Amazon
Costa Rica is one of the best destinations in the world to enjoy nature. This small country is internationally known for being...
Discover the Top-10 Best Places in Costa Rica!
Costa Rica has chosen ecotourism with force and you will understand why
What Makes Costa Rica so Unique?
Let the proud ‘Ticos’ raise their hand; being a ‘Tico’ is a blessing! This piece of land anchored to the middle of the continent is full of unique and curious benefits that many of us do not know
When the Amazon Burns, the Rest of the World Alarms!
The Amazon rainforest -which encompasses much of northwestern Brazil and extends to Colombia, Peru, and other countries in South America- is the...
Discover Costa Rica’s Exotic Animals!
Do you feel that nature and all its mysteries invite you to explore? Then you will be identified with destinations that involve...
The “Old” Controversy over Oil Exploitation in Costa Rica Is Back on
The proposal “Use of National Energy Resources” -read it correctly: let's exploit oil, export electricity, and weaken the MINAE- that would be...
Costa Rica Is the Country with the Best Nature in the World
The World Economic Forum (WEF) declared that Costa Rica is the country with the best nature in the world. Here are some...
Puerto Viejo Community Rejects Construction of a Berth on the Marine Platform
The Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) has awarded the company NÁUTICA JJ S.A. the construction of a 75-meter long berth on the marine platform...
Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve: Private Sanctuary for Biodiversity
The Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve is a private reserve located in Costa Rica, along the Sierra de Tillarán, between the provinces of Puntarenas...
A Pair of New Butterfly Species Are Named as Carlos Alvarado and Claudia Dobles
Our country has 2 new species of nocturnal butterflies, which were located in Guanacaste after 40 years of research.
The presentation of the new insects...
New Butterfly Species with Pink Back Wings Discovered in Guanacaste
Philtronoma Cbdora; this is the name of a new species of butterfly native to Guanacaste that was discovered by Costa Rican scientists and presented...
SINAC Raises Awareness to Protect Costa Rica’s Wild Cats
Last Saturday, July 6th, was the National Day of the Wild Cat, a date which was formalized by Executive Decree Nº 37827-MINAE of 2013.
According...
App Will Automatically Identify Native Plants of Costa Rica
The identification of the native flora of Costa Rica now has a new ally thanks to an app that will allow users to identify...
World Rafting Summit in Costa Rica Will Revolve around Risk Management
The 1st World Summit of the International Rafting Federation (IRF), which expects to receive around 250 participants from 25 countries, will be held at...
Costa Rica and Its Important Role for “World Ocean Day”
We are in the month in which “World Oceans Day” is commemorated and it is worth noting that Costa Rica is happy to be...
Costa Rica Becomes World Leader in the Export of Butterflies
In the midst of the traditional products headed by bananas, pineapples, coffee, and medical devices that have crept in recent years among the goods...
Costa Rica: A Small Country Giving Gigantic Lessons
We are used to pressing a button to turn the light on or off, but for electricity to reach homes, businesses or industries there...
Do You Know Our Exotic Coco Island?
The great Isla del Coco National Park is located in the Pacific Ocean. It was created on June 22nd, 1978. This park is made...
Costa Rica’s Geo Thermal Convection Dome as a Wonder of the World
Every country has its characteristic; the richness that makes it special or authentic. In this sense, Costa Rica is very fortunate to...
Interesting Facts about Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a well-known travel destination. The country features wonderful landscapes starting with beaches and finishing with mountains. Incredible rain and cloud forests...
The First Woman to Visit All the Countries of the World Chose Her Top...
Cassandra De Pecol, a native of Connecticut (United States), became the 1st person to visit all countries in the world in record...
Jellyfish, A Menace In Beaches Worldwide
Costa Rica. For millions of tourists, the name brings to mind images of great beaches, impressive landscapes, and amazing biodiversity. The country offers all...
Cleaning Beaches, Cities, and Rivers Gains Momentum in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama for...
Each year, the purpose for Costa Ricans to provide greater care to our planet gains more and more strength by the way 2019 began,...
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...
Tapantí National Park: Magical Natural Wonderland
The Tapantí National Park is a nature reserve that is located in the La Amistad Conservation Area, in conjunction with the Massif de la...
Lora Turtles Hatchling Release to Sea
Costa Rica has one of the greatest biodiversity in the world. There are innumerable species that characterize the country and, no doubt, you will...
Why Costa Rica Is the Best Country for Travel Experiences
Biodiversity and adventure activities placed Costa Rica as the best country for travelers looking for experiences.
This country, which surpassed 9 other nations, ranks 1st...
Costa Rica Received Its 5-Millionth Inhabitant
This weekend, Costa Rica and the rest of the world remained attentive due to the birth of its inhabitant number 5 million.
Countless reports stated...
A Basic Tourist Recommendations Guide to Read Before Traveling to Costa Rica
Costa Rica receives thousands of tourists from different parts of the world every day. This responds, among other facts, to the great biodiversity of...
Cable Car of Costa Rica’s Rainforest
Costa Rica has a rich biodiversity that allows it to be filled with masterful flora and fauna. This includes a long list of forests,...
Meet the Manuel Antonio National Park in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is one of the countries with the greatest biodiversity in the world. Along the central Pacific coast, there is a natural treasure...
Federico Gutiérrez: His Projects to Impulse Tourism and Environmental Consciousness in Costa Rica
In Costa Rica, there are countless citizens who maintain the constant interest in making contributions to the planet through educational activities that can be...
Río Tárcoles: Crocodiles in Paradise
Costa Rica's biodiversity is remarkable, especially for such a tiny country. More than 500,000 species of flora and fauna are packed within its 51,100...
Reforestation in Costa Rica: An Authentic Contribution to Saving Our Planet
For many years in Costa Rica, a lot of ecological activities has been promoted with the purpose of educating and generating greater awareness of...
Botanical Gardens of Costa Rica: The Best Preserved Ones of Central America
The sense of belonging is one of the factors that always involve both specialists and the general public of Costa Rica. They share the...
Farmers’ Fairs in Costa Rica Achieve Community Awareness
Costa Rica is a country beyond an amazing biodiversity and incredible landscapes. Its people have also focused on creating awareness in everything that has...
Costa Rica Is Awarded “Destino Internacional 2018”
Costa Rica has positioned itself in the whole world as one of the favorite tourist destinations. For people who want to discover new cultures...
Virgin Forests All Around the World Are Disappearing Fast
Between 2014 and 2016, the virgin forests of the world lost an area of 90,000 square kilometers per year. That area is equivalent to...
Costa Rica Breaks Records in Reforestation
In recent times, deforestation linked to the logging and burning of trees has produced an abrupt change in our ecosystem, caused by human action....
