Three Beaches Earn a Place Among the World’s Top Coastal Destinations in the 2026 Corona Beach 100
An International Recognition for Nature-Based Tourism Three Costa Rican beaches have been included in the 2026 Corona Beach 100, an international list highlighting some of the world’s most remarkable coastal destinations for their natural beauty, well-preserved environments, and the quality of the visitor experience they offer. This recognition once again showcases the country’s outstanding natural […]
Green Turtle Conservation Faces New Challenges During Nesting Season
Illegal Fishing Continues to Threaten an Iconic Species Every year, thousands of green sea turtles arrive on Costa Rica’s Caribbean beaches to complete one of the most important stages of their life cycle: reproduction and nesting. However, this extraordinary natural event continues to face significant threats caused by human activities, including illegal fishing. Recently, park […]
A New National Strategy Aims to Strengthen Preparedness for Future El Niño Events
A Proactive Response to One of the World’s Most Influential Climate Phenomena Costa Rican authorities have unveiled a new national strategy designed to strengthen the country’s preparedness for the impacts of the El Niño climate phenomenon, a natural event that has historically affected water resources, agriculture, electricity generation, and numerous sectors of the economy. The […]
National Strategy Aims to Reduce Wildlife Electrocutions and Protect Biodiversity
A Silent Threat Affecting Thousands of Animals Every Year Costa Rica has taken another important step in protecting its biodiversity with the implementation of a national strategy designed to reduce wildlife electrocutions caused by electrical infrastructure. The initiative responds to an environmental issue that has injured or killed thousands of animals across the country for […]
Playa Blanca Enters a New Era: Public Access, Cultural Activities, and Environmental Commitment
A New Chapter for One of the Central Pacific’s Most Iconic Destinations Playa Blanca, located in the canton of Garabito, has once again become the focus of public attention following the recent opening of an access route that improves connectivity to this renowned coastal destination. The measure has sparked a nationwide discussion about beach access, […]
Corcovado Faces a Global Threat: Volunteers Remove Tons of Waste Carried from Distant Shores
A Massive Community Effort to Protect One of the Planet’s Most Important Natural Areas More than 250 volunteers recently took part in a large-scale cleanup operation in Corcovado National Park, one of Costa Rica’s most iconic protected areas and widely recognized by scientists as one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. The initiative resulted […]
Microplastics Are Spreading from Beaches to Food Systems
A Growing Environmental Challenge Microplastics have become one of the most pressing environmental concerns of the 21st century. Recent studies have detected these tiny particles not only on beaches and in marine ecosystems, but also in fish, livestock, and poultry, highlighting the growing spread of plastic contamination throughout different levels of the food chain. These […]
Corcovado Temporarily Reduces Visitor Access to Protect One of the Planet’s Most Valuable Ecosystems
A Measure Focused on Conservation Environmental authorities have decided to temporarily reduce visitor capacity at Corcovado National Park, one of Costa Rica’s most iconic protected areas. The measure comes in response to the need to address wastewater management issues in facilities used by both visitors and park staff. The primary goal is to ensure that […]
More Than 450 Animals Protected During Major Infrastructure Projects
An Effort That Combines Development and Conservation Large infrastructure projects are often associated with roads, bridges, and construction works, but behind many of these initiatives lies significant environmental protection work. Recently, more than 450 wild animals were rescued and safely relocated during the execution of various infrastructure projects, demonstrating that development and conservation can move […]
A New Step Forward for Wildlife Protection Along the Country’s Roads
Initiative Advances to Incorporate Wildlife Crossings into Road Infrastructure Wildlife conservation could receive a significant boost thanks to the progress of a bill aimed at strengthening the implementation of wildlife crossings in road and transportation infrastructure. The initiative recently cleared a key stage in the Legislative Assembly and is now ready for a final vote. […]
