Patricia Madrigal-Cordero, former vice-minister for the environment, told Earth.org, "People come to see the mountains, the ...

Like so many other tropical countries, Costa Rica, which had 75 per cent tree cover as recently as the 1940s, underwent rapid forest clearance for livestock grazing, logging and cash crops, such as ...

Costa Rica is home to six types of rain forests, each offering unique biodiversity and habitats for wildlife. While the dry season from November to April is popular, visiting in September and October ...

Getty Image It is no secret that rainforests across the globe are suffering. With deforestation and climate change at the ...

These verdant spots offer soothing natural beauty with a side of serious adventure.

Costa Rica is famous for its wild beauty—rainforests alive with birdsong, rivers threaded through wetlands, and volcanoes rising from fertile valleys. This 9-day itinerary from Exodus Adventure ...

When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission to help you make sense of the world has never been more vital. But we can’t do it on our ...

Experience Costa Rica’s “Pura Vida” spirit on this immersive nature adventure through some of the country’s most stunning landscapes. Journey from the vibrant capital of San José to the remote ...

Switch to renewable energy. Stop deforestation. Restore ecosystems. They’re lofty goals that more and more corporations and governments are setting for themselves. If it seems too ambitious, just look ...

From February 9–17, 2024, explore the beauty of Costa Rica with Dr. Tom Bultman. This tour begins by exploring the lush La Paz Waterfall Gardens. This eco-park oasis features five waterfalls, hiking ...

There’s always room for improvement. I can confidently say that I am better at wildlife monitoring using camera traps than I was five years ago, but that’s just the result of many small increases in ...

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