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Guácimo Communities Call for Careful Review of Pineapple Expansion Over Potential Water and Biodiversity Impacts

Local residents express concerns about new agricultural projects Several communities in the canton of Guácimo, in Costa Rica’s Limón Province, have voiced concerns over the possible expansion of pineapple plantations

A Green Legacy Spanning More Than Six Decades: ICE Reaches the Milestone of 25 Million Trees Planted

A Landmark Achievement for Environmental Conservation The Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) has reached a major environmental milestone by symbolically...

WordPress Expands Across the Country with Free Meetups in Five Regions Ahead of WordCamp Costa Rica 2026

The WordPress Costa Rica community is launching a series of free Meetups in Cartago, Heredia, San José, San Carlos, and...

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...

Latin America’s Technology Community Grows Stronger as PyCon Latam 2026 Comes to Costa Rica

A Gathering That Brings Together the Python Community from Across the Region PyCon Latam 2026 will be held in Costa...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Three Athletes Set to Represent the Nation at One of the World’s Most Demanding Triathlon Events

A New Opportunity to Compete Among the World’s Best Costa Rican triathlon will once again be represented on the international...

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...

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...

Semilla Sonora Boosts a New Generation of Costa Rican Musical Works

Seventeen projects will receive funding thanks to the country’s leading competitive fund for musical creation. San José, June 11, 2026....

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...

National Athletics Team Dominates the Region and Claims the Central American Championship

A Victory That Confirms the Strong Momentum of National Athletics Costa Rican athletics once again stood out on the regional...

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...

Caribbean Coast Faces One of the Largest Sargassum Influxes Ever Recorded

A Natural Phenomenon Reaching Historic Levels The Caribbean coastline is experiencing an exceptional sargassum season. Throughout 2026, scientists and international...

Agenda

June 18, 2026

Free National Symphony Orchestra Concert at Universidad Fidélitas

September 18, 2026

WordPress reaches the entire country: Free Meetups leading up to WordCamp Costa Rica 2026

July 3, 2026

Viva el Café Festival 2026: Three Days of Coffee, Championships, Concerts, and the Traditional Costa Rican Oxcart

Feature People

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,...

Chocolate masterclass with Memo at Nicuesa Lodge

In August, we traveled to Nicuesa Lodge, located in Golfo Dulce. During our stay, we...

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