They live in the Nicoya Peninsula in the north west of Costa Rica, an 80-mile stretch just ... and prolific bird population of toucans, hummingbirds, parrots, and hundreds of other species.

Tortugero National Park, Costa Rica. By Becky Matsubara from El Sobrante, California - Green-and-Rufous Kingfisher (female), CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org ...

The crisis even threatens human health, as microplastics infiltrate bodies, raising risks of serious complications. Costa Rica is answering the call with its National Plastics Action Roadmap, a plan ...

Panama will break ground in January 2026 on a railway linking Panama City to Paso Canoas on the Costa Rica border. This 475-kilometer, $4.1-$5 billion project aims to transform travel and trade in ...

Conservation is close to Servidio’s heart. She is the vice president of the student organization Students for the Environment ...

Situated on Costa Rica’s northern Pacific Coast, the resort sits within the Blue Zone of Nicoya Peninsula, celebrated for its high longevity rates. The hotel’s debut marks the beginning of a ...

There are so many reasons to retire in Costa Rica. Chief among them is that life is easy in the tropical land of “pura vida” — and so is making the decision to relocate to this small Central ...

One of two suspects charged in Jocelyn Nungaray's murder is now accused of raping an American woman in Costa Rica, according to former Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg. Two Venezuelan ...

For me, these “flying jewels” are fascinating to watch for their beauty, iridescent feathers, tiny size and impressive speed and endurance.

Need a break from the capital? Charlotte Lytton heads to Costa Rica in search of lush rainforests and diverse wildlife with a side of show-stopping cuisine The Standard's journalism is supported ...

The best time to visit Costa Rica is from December to April (the dry season). This peak tourist season boasts plenty of sunshine making it an ideal time for exploring rainforests and lounging on ...

The IMF approved today a two-year arrangement for Costa Rica under the Flexible Credit Line (FCL), for an amount of about US$1.5 billion (equivalent to 300 percent of quota). Costa Rica qualifies for ...