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Costa Rica's Monteverde Cloud Forest just joined an elite global list of fewer than 240 protected areas recognized for world-class conservation. The 50-year-old private reserve is the first in Costa Rica to earn this demanding certification.
Costa Rica will host the North American Bird Fair from June 4-7, 2026, in Sarapiquí's rainforests, bringing together birdwatchers, families, and conservationists. The four-day event showcases one of the world's top birding destinations while supporting rural communities and wildlife protection.
After losing nearly half its forests by the 1980s, Costa Rica reversed decades of destruction through innovative conservation programs. The small nation now stands as the world's leading example of successful ecological restoration.
Costa Rica is reframing marine conservation around fishing communities, arguing that protecting the ocean must create jobs and support local families. The approach positions coastal workers as partners, not obstacles, in environmental progress.
Costa Rica transformed from environmental crisis to conservation leader, tripling its forest coverage since 1987 through innovative policies that make protecting nature profitable. The country's $500 million investment now protects over 1.3 million hectares and supports 18,000 families.
Five private farms across Costa Rica's rugged Nicoya Peninsula are getting paid to protect their forests while scientists document the incredible wildlife thriving there. Camera traps are revealing what happens when conservation meets community collaboration.
Scientists used microphones to prove that Costa Rica's protected forests aren't just greener—they're alive with returning wildlife. The sounds of regenerated forests now match those of healthy, protected areas.
Costa Rica's birdwatching tourism is bringing more than $800 million in annual spending to rural areas, turning small farms and lodges into thriving businesses. With over 900 bird species packed into diverse ecosystems, the country is becoming a top destination for travelers seeking nature over beaches.
Costa Rica just took a major step toward protecting its rainforests and wildlife by giving prosecutors powerful new tools to dismantle illegal mining networks. The move signals a shift from catching individual miners to stopping the criminal operations funding environmental destruction.
Costa Rica just voted 47-0 to require safe animal crossings on roads that cut through wildlife habitats. The landmark bill could save thousands of animals while protecting the country's famous biodiversity.
Costa Rica is taking action to protect one of its most biodiverse national parks by temporarily reducing visitors while fixing critical wastewater systems. The country is investing in long-term solutions to keep this natural treasure thriving for generations.
Costa Rica is turning rainy season into adventure season with guided mushroom tours through forests and rural communities. The fifth annual Ruta Micológica runs May through November, combining nature tourism with citizen science and conservation.
Costa Rica is teaching police and wildlife officers how to safely handle animals rescued from illegal trafficking. The training protects both the animals and the people who save them.
Dramatic videos of hundreds of turtle eggs scattered across Costa Rica's Ostional beach sparked concern this week, but wildlife officials say the nesting population remains healthy. The eggs were mostly from dry-season nests unlikely to hatch anyway.
A new documentary is giving voice to Costa Rica's howler monkeys, whose populations are plummeting due to electrocutions from uninsulated power lines. The film aims to transform policy and save a species losing 80% of electrocution victims.
A small community monitoring group in Costa Rica spent nearly a decade patiently tracking and protecting white-lipped peccaries, growing the population sevenfold. Their success story faces new challenges, but authorities are now investigating poachers and ramping up enforcement.
Camera traps in Costa Rica's dry forests are recording stunning birds hundreds of miles outside their known ranges, rewriting what scientists thought they knew about these elusive species. Wildlife biologist Vincent Losasso's patient monitoring is revealing that nature's boundaries are far more flexible than our maps suggest.
Five Spanish women who beat cancer trekked 160 miles across Costa Rica by bike, foot, raft and kayak for a documentary coming to Amazon Prime Video. Their journey through rainforests and rivers will showcase both human resilience and Costa Rica's stunning landscapes to viewers worldwide.
Costa Rica's highest court just ruled that the government must fix dangerous power lines killing monkeys and sloths. The landmark decision could protect wildlife across the entire country.
Costa Rica's highest court just confirmed a development freeze protecting one of the country's most valuable coastal zones from unchecked hotel expansion. The ruling keeps environmental safeguards in place while judges decide if new construction rules go too far.
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