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A popular Mexican beach destination is waiving all fees for same-sex weddings and gender identity documents this Pride Month. The expanded program marks the city's strongest commitment yet to supporting LGBTQ+ equality.
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.
Mexico's Navy joined a nationwide beach conservation effort, removing trash from Puerto Vallarta's popular Playa Los Muertos. The cleanup is part of a larger campaign to protect the country's coastlines.
Opening a sustainable hotel in Mexico's most isolated coastal regions sounds dreamy, but it requires building water systems from scratch, managing owl mascots, and sometimes running out of toilet paper. Two resort founders share how they turned infrastructure nightmares into thriving eco-retreats that prove sustainable tourism works.
A woman trapped in a storm drain in Mexico is alive today because California firefighters chose to donate their surplus equipment instead of throwing it away. The rescue proves that generosity has no borders.
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 20-year-old surfer from Costa Rica just made history by winning her country's first-ever gold medal in surfing at the Central American and Caribbean Games. Rachel Agüero Cabezas dominated the final with skill that's been building all season.
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.
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 university student who just wanted shade for his girlfriend at the beach has restored 34 deforested Costa Rican coastlines with 100,000 native trees. The 16-year grassroots project brought back thriving forests and wildlife to shores stripped bare by cattle farming.
A Mexican company spent five years developing Sargacreto, a concrete alternative made from sargassum seaweed that washes onto Caribbean shores. The innovation transforms an environmental headache into affordable construction material for local communities.
Los Angeles County is hosting a free Earth Day beach cleanup this Sunday where kids can learn ocean conservation while protecting the coastline. Families will enjoy hands-on activities from trash collection to tide pool exploration at Dockweiler Beach.
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An international rescue team led by South Florida responders pulled a security guard from earthquake rubble after eight days, completing a 53-hour rescue operation. The survivor stayed alive in an air pocket created by his partially collapsed security booth.
Divers discovered the remarkably preserved remains of a young woman, named Yatzil, resting undisturbed for possibly 800 years in a flooded Mexican cenote. Local communities are now working with scientists to protect this precious window into Maya history.
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.
Spain just earned 794 Blue Flags for its beaches, marinas and boats, the highest number ever awarded to any country. The eco-certification means cleaner water, safer swimming, and better accessibility for millions of beachgoers.
Hernan Alberto Gil Flores survived eight days trapped beneath a collapsed building in Venezuela, saved by tireless rescue teams who refused to give up. His rescue, along with a 3-year-old boy saved after six days, shows the extraordinary power of hope and human determination.
Archaeologists in Panama have discovered an ancient tomb packed with gold treasures that reveals how powerful leaders lived and were honored a millennium ago. The find ranks among the country's most important archaeological discoveries in recent years.
A Mexican court ordered construction to stop on a controversial railway section until environmental protections are verified, marking a major win for activists who've fought for years to protect underground caves and aquifers. The ruling follows evidence of corroded steel and concrete leaking into critical water systems.
Mexico just announced a $115 million plan to rescue its stunning Caribbean beaches from massive amounts of smelly seaweed that's been threatening tourism. The Navy will deploy new collection vessels and install 30 miles of barriers to protect popular destinations like Cancún and Tulum.
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