Agricultural Innovation Promotes Sustainable Fertilizers Developed in San Carlos
A local alternative to reduce dependence on imports A company located in the region of San Carlos has developed a sustainable fertilizer aimed at providing a national alternative to imported agricultural products commonly used in Costa Rican farming. The initiative seeks to strengthen agricultural production through more accessible and sustainable solutions, at a time when […]
The Birth of a Bat in a Tropical Forest Earns a Costa Rican International Recognition
A unique scene captured in Costa Rica’s wilderness A Costa Rican filmmaker and photographer received an important international recognition after documenting the birth of a bat in a forest in Costa Rica, a rare moment that attracted the attention of wildlife conservation and photography specialists. The images stood out not only for their technical quality, […]
Heavy Rainfall Causes Flooding and Rising Rivers in Limón
The impact of a tropical wave over Costa Rica’s Caribbean region Heavy rainfall recorded in the province of Limón over recent hours has caused flooding, rising river levels, and disruptions in several communities along Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast. According to official reports, the precipitation is linked to the passage of a tropical wave that has […]
July and August with Below-Average Rainfall in the Pacific North and the Central Valley
An unusual climate scenario in the middle of the rainy season The months of July and August could present an unusual rainfall pattern in several regions of the country. According to projections from the Instituto Meteorológico Nacional (IMN), the Pacific North could register up to 50% less rainfall, while the Central Valley may experience a […]
Increased Rainfall Due to a New Tropical Wave: Weather Event and Forecast
A new tropical wave (No. 2) is moving across the Caribbean Sea and, according to the National Meteorological Institute (IMN), could reach Costa Rica starting Saturday afternoon, May 16, intensifying rainfall activity in several regions of the country. This phenomenon occurs as Costa Rica transitions into the rainy season, with a wetter pattern forecast between […]
Launches of coral conservation initiative on Costa rican Caribbean coast
A regional effort to protect coral reef ecosystems Costa Rica has launched a coral reef conservation project along its Caribbean coast, aimed at restoring and protecting these essential marine ecosystems from threats such as climate change, coral bleaching, and environmental degradation. The initiative, led by scientific institutions and environmental organizations in collaboration with local communities, […]
Urgent Protection of the Tempisque River: Constitutional Court Orders Immediate Action
A judicial ruling in defense of one of Guanacaste’s most important rivers The Sala Constitucional de la Corte Suprema de Justicia issued an order requiring several State institutions to design and implement an urgent plan to protect the Río Tempisque, considered one of the most important hydrological, ecological, and productive axes of Costa Rica’s northern […]
Guanacaste Volcano Intensifies Eruptive Activity in Costa Rica
Rincón de la Vieja becomes the most active volcano in the country The Rincón de la Vieja, located in the province of Guanacaste, has stood out as the most active volcano in Costa Ricaafter a series of eruptions recorded in April 2026, surpassing the recent activity of other volcanoes such as Poás and Turrialba, according to volcanologists from the OVSICORI-UNA. Details of […]
Costa Rica advances its decarbonization with a new 2026–2030 Action Plan
A strategic step toward a low-carbon economy Costa Rica officially presented its 2026–2030 Decarbonization Action Plan, designed to accelerate the country’s transition toward a low-carbon economy aligned with its international climate commitments. This plan is part of the National Decarbonization Plan to 2050, which defines the roadmap for Costa Rica to comply with the Paris Agreement and its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under […]
Costa Rica strengthens marine species protection with a seasonal fishing ban in the Gulf of Nicoya
New seasonal ban in the Golfo de Nicoya to protect reproductive cycles From May 1 to July 31, 2026, Costa Rica enforced a temporary fishing ban in the Gulf of Nicoya, one of the country’s most important marine zones for artisanal, commercial, and sport fishing. This measure aims to protect the reproductive and growth periods of key marine species that sustain both biodiversity […]
