Symbiosis
How does symbiosis begin? The case of Barra Honda
"They say it was me, but no, it wasn't me," says Dorian Méndez, administrator of Barra Honda National Park. “I made a proposal. That...
Sisterhood and the sea turtles
For some people in the coastal communities of Costa Rica, a passion for conservation is born early. Sisters Keithlyn, Hazel and Daneycha Rankin Abraham...
Fish were his livelihood. Not just his: generations of fisherman, fathers and grandfathers, had plumbed the waters off of Quepos, working their way south...
Marino Ballena: where the pandemic opened doors
It is the third most visited national park in Costa Rica; the economies of its neighboring communities are 95% dependent on tourism. However, when...
Tips 506: visiting Isla San Lucas
Visiting Isla San Lucas National Park is much more than a boat ride and a visit to an old prison. Isla San Lucas has...
We are proud to share this column in honor of Costa Rica’s National Parks Day, which this year is dedicated to Isla del Coco...
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Open air that can’t be trapped, mud that can’t be...
How San Lucas Island was reborn
In 2020, San Lucas Island became Costa Rica's 30th national park. What benefits has this brought to the protected area and surrounding communities?
Tips 506: the three trails to Chirripó
Chirripó National Park is beloved by those who enjoy hiking and adventure. It’s visited primarily by Costa Ricans, but a good number of international...
Beneath the surface of the Gulf of Nicoya
When most of us look at the gulf, we see water and sky, the gentle curves and triangles of waves. He, however, sees what...
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‘I felt that I had no right to be alive’
Sofia* is 27 years old. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) was transmitted to her when she was born, in Nicaragua. However, she says that her...