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Costa Rican Initiative Showcases Nature-Based Urban Solutions at the World Biodiversity Forum

A Costa Rican project earns international recognition An environmental initiative developed in Costa Rica was selected from hundreds of international proposals to be presented at the World Biodiversity Forum (WBF)

By Julia
July 15, 2026

Costa Rica’s 62 Canton Anthems Now Available on Digital Music Platforms

The Ministry of Culture and Youth has launched “Patria Sonora y Visual”, a collection that brings together Costa Rica’s cantonal...

July 15, 2026

Ancient sea turtle fossils reveal new clues about the evolution of the oceans

A discovery that expands our understanding of the marine past The discovery of ancient sea turtle fossils along the coast...

July 15, 2026

The impact of domestic cats on wildlife raises new conservation challenges

A study examines one of the major threats linked to introduced predators Domestic cats (Felis catus) are part of millions...

July 14, 2026

Chernobyl’s wildlife adapts its behavior as ecosystems face new pressures

An unexpected natural laboratory for studying wildlife Decades after the Chernobyl nuclear accident, the exclusion zone remains one of the...

July 14, 2026

A rare deep-sea fish reveals new secrets about life in the Atlantic Ocean

An exceptional encounter with a little-known species Scientists have successfully recorded the first images of a living binocular fish in...

July 14, 2026

Dota coffee producers stand among the world’s finest and strengthen the reputation of Costa Rican coffee

A new celebration for specialty coffee Coffee producers from the canton of Dota, located in the Los Santos region, achieved...

July 14, 2026

New biometric gates will modernize immigration procedures for Costa Rican travelers

Technology to streamline controls at the country’s main airport The Juan Santamaría International Airport will introduce new biometric gates designed...

July 14, 2026

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...

July 14, 2026

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...

July 14, 2026

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...

July 14, 2026

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...

July 10, 2026

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...

July 10, 2026

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...

July 10, 2026

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...

July 10, 2026

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...

July 10, 2026

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...

July 7, 2026

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...

July 7, 2026

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World Heritage Festival at the National Museum of Costa Rica

Feature People

Marcia Madrigal, I was born with a paintbrush in one hand and a colored pencil in the other.

I met Marcia Madrigal by chance one Saturday morning at the Barrio Aranjuez Green Market....

The International Arts Festival returns in 2026.

In 1989, during the administration of President and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Oscar Arias Sánchez,...

Day by Day in San José

This is an old photo. Years ago, when I had my business in San José,...

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