Young talents will represent the country at the world’s most prestigious chemistry competition
A new generation of scientists reaches the international stage Four Costa Rican students have been selected to represent the country at the International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO), one of the world’s most prestigious academic competitions in the field of chemistry. Their participation reflects the growing interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) among high school […]
Specialty coffee reaches a historic record price at the 2026 Cup of Excellence
A new milestone for premium coffee Specialty coffee once again captured the attention of the international market during the 2026 Cup of Excellence, where one of the competing lots achieved a record price per pound at the competition’s international auction. The result highlights the growing global demand for exceptional-origin coffees produced under the highest standards […]
UNED releases a free guide to help communities identify and monitor plant biodiversity
An open scientific resource for understanding local plant life The National Distance Education University of Costa Rica (UNED) has made a free protocol available to the public to help identify, measure, and monitor plant biodiversity using simple methods supported by scientific standards. The initiative aims to make technical knowledge more accessible to students, teachers, local […]
Costa Rican hotels stand out among the world’s best according to Travel + Leisure 2026
International recognition for Costa Rican hospitality Three hotels located in Costa Rica were included among the world’s best properties in the 2026 edition of Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards, one of the most prestigious recognitions in the international tourism industry. In addition to these outstanding accommodations, a total of nine Central American hotels were […]
Newly discovered frog species in the Los Santos mountains expands knowledge of Costa Rica’s biodiversity
A scientific discovery in one of the country’s richest biodiversity regions A team of Costa Rican researchers has identified a new frog species in the Los Santos mountain region, highlighting the country’s extraordinary biological richness and the remarkable potential of its forests to reveal species still unknown to science. The discovery is the result of […]
Scientists step up efforts to control invasive Burmese pythons and protect the Everglades ecosystem
An invasive species continues to reshape Florida’s ecosystems The Burmese python (Python bivittatus) has become one of the greatest threats to biodiversity in Everglades National Park and other natural areas of southern Florida. Originally introduced through the exotic pet trade, these snakes established wild breeding populations several decades ago and have since significantly altered the […]
A young loggerhead sea turtle begins its Mediterranean journey with a satellite tracker to support scientific research
A new step toward understanding the lives of sea turtles A loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) hatched in 2025 on El Puig Beach, in Spain’s Valencian Community, was recently released into the Mediterranean Sea equipped with a satellite transmitter that will allow scientists to monitor its movements over the coming months. The initiative is part […]
Monteverde earns international recognition, strengthening its role as a global conservation leader
Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve joins the IUCN Green List The Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve has reached a major conservation milestone by becoming the first protected area in Costa Rica to be included on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas. The recognition also places Monteverde […]
ICT and MINAE install crocodile warning signs ahead of Costa Rica’s mid-year holidays
San José, July 3, 2026. Ahead of the start of Costa Rica’s mid-year school holidays, authorities began installing more than 55 large warning signs designed to reduce interactions between people, crocodiles, and caimans. The signs are being placed near beaches, rivers, national parks, and conservation areas where these wild reptiles are commonly found. One of […]
More than 250 scarlet macaws now fly freely over the Nicoya Peninsula thanks to a successful conservation program
The recovery of an iconic species continues to advance The Nicoya Peninsula has reached an important conservation milestone, with more than 250 scarlet macaws (Ara macao) successfully reintroduced into their natural habitat. This achievement is the result of a long-term conservation program carried out in the community of Cabuya, Cóbano, Puntarenas, where the species had […]
