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A 19-year-old's beach vacation video just gave a small Costa Rican town the kind of exposure tourism boards dream about. The four-day trip showcased walkable beaches and tropical sunsets to an audience of 1.5 million young Americans.
Costa Rica's Liberia Airport just had its strongest quarter ever, moving nearly 800,000 passengers and proving the Pacific coast is becoming a tourism powerhouse. Three of the airport's busiest days in history happened in the first three months of 2026.
Abraham Ríos spent nearly a week adrift in the Pacific Ocean after his boat capsized during a tropical storm. His rescue marks the second miracle from this tragedy, and his testimony gives hope that another survivor may still be out there.
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.
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.
More than 50 beaches and waterways across Costa Rica will welcome volunteers this Saturday for the country's sixth National Ocean Cleanup. The effort combines environmental action with a celebration of 30 years protecting coastal ecosystems.
A wildlife biologist in Costa Rica set up camera traps to monitor animal paths and discovered something unexpected: ocelots and crocodiles using the spots as favorite napping locations. The adorable footage shows a young ocelot returning several times a month to snooze in the same tree groove.
A Costa Rican court just suspended tree cutting and construction at a hotel project in the Papagayo Gulf after concerns it was fast-tracked without proper environmental review. The ruling protects the biodiverse coastal area while judges decide if development rules went too far.
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.
Costa Rica is running trains nonstop for 27 hours this weekend to help pilgrims get home from one of the country's most sacred religious journeys. It's a beautiful example of public infrastructure serving community and faith.
Costa Rica just scored three spots on Corona's prestigious 2026 Beach 100 list, showcasing the country's stunning coastal diversity from Caribbean surf to Pacific whale watching. The recognition puts a global spotlight on beaches that capture why this tiny nation remains a tourism powerhouse.
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.
A Costa Rican resort just launched a bee genetics laboratory to strengthen pollinator populations threatened by climate change. The pilot program could create a replicable model for protecting the ecosystems that keep forests alive.
Canadian travelers can now fly direct to Costa Rica's capital starting December 2026, opening up easier access to beaches, rainforests, and adventure across the country. The new route marks Porter Airlines' rapid expansion in Central America after its first Costa Rican service took off just six months ago.
Costa Rica's sport fishing industry just delivered a roadmap that could reshape how 33,000 coastal workers share in a half-billion-dollar economy. After two years of listening to communities on both coasts, they're bringing fishing crews, tour operators, and local businesses into decisions that affect their livelihoods.