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Unique Costa Rica Tours Beyond Ziplines You Should Try
Tico Times
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August 29, 2025
I remember a time when there were no canopy zipline tours in Costa Rica. The first one didn’t open until 1997, in the cloud forest of Monteverde. Before that, tourism here revolved around the National Park system, which began with Poás Volcano in...
Rare bright orange shark caught off Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast
The Maravi Post
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August 29, 2025
Fishermen on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica recently made a startling discovery while at sea. They caught a six-foot nurse shark that exhibited a color unlike any shark commonly seen by humans. The shark was bright orange, a striking deviation...
Costa Rica Unveils Plans for Maximum-Security Prison
Tico Times
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August 28, 2025
Costa Rica will soon be home to a new high-security prison designed specifically to house our country’s most dangerous inmates. At a weekly press conference on Wednesday, the government announced the construction of the El Caco high-security...
Costa Rica in the 1970s: The Golden Age of the Welfare State and Seeds of Change
Costa Rica News
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August 28, 2025
The 1970s stand as a pivotal and often romanticized decade in Costa Rican history. It was an era defined by robust economic growth, the ambitious expansion of the social welfare state, and a palpable sense of national optimism. Often referred to...
Costa Rica’s Spectral Bats Caught on Camera Hugging and Sharing Meals
Tico Times
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August 27, 2025
New footage from Costa Rica’s forests shows spectral bats in a fresh light, far from the lone predators many pictured them as. These large carnivorous bats, known as Vampyrum spectrum, display clear signs of family bonds through hugs, play, and...
Big moves for Samford: A new campus in Costa Rica and local center for faith + learning
Bham Now - Alabama
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August 27, 2025
Finca de Samford: A new Latin America Study Campus in Costa Rica (Samford University) A lot of exciting things are happening in Samford University’s world, and we love having a front-row seat to it. On the heels of Samford’s $85 million Recreation...
Costa Rica’s Crucitas Faces Environmental Disaster from Illegal Gold Mining
Tico Times
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August 27, 2025
Environmental crime in Costa Rica has escalated dramatically, with the illegal gold mining crisis in the Crucitas region now bearing all the hallmarks of organized crime, according to Environmental Prosecutor Luis Diego Hernández. Speaking on the...
Navigating Cancer Through Gratitude in Costa Rica
Costa Rica News
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August 27, 2025
A cancer diagnosis bursts into life like an unexpected blow: fragile, vulnerable, real. But instead of asking myself “Why me?”, I chose a different path: asking myself “What for?” And from that premise, a profound, intimate journey was born,...
A First-Of-Its-Kind Bright Orange Shark Was Caught In Costa Rica And I Cannot Stop Thinking About It
BroBible
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August 27, 2025
iStockphoto / Andres Fletes/jroballo Audio By Carbonatix Spend enough time on/in the water and you are bound to see some awe-inspiring things. One huge reason I have always been passionate about fishing is the thrill of the unknown… I never know...
Jaws-dropping: One-of-a-kind orange shark discovered off Costa Rica
Straight Arrow News
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During a routine fishing trip near Costa Rica’s Tortuguero National Park, anglers reeled in a six-foot nurse shark unlike any other. Instead of the species’ typical muted brown tones, this shark’s eyes were stark white, and its body glowed bright...
Apple Watch: From Fitness Tracker to Lifesaving Health Companion
Technowize - New York
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August 28, 2025
The Apple Watch is now a health companion and potential lifesaver. With features like ECG, sleep apnea detection, and heart monitoring, Apple Watch continues to bridge the gap between daily wellness tracking and early medical intervention. With...
World’s First Bright-Orange Nurse Shark Spotted off Costa Rica
Greek Reporter
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August 26, 2025
Marine biologists say they have discovered a rare, bright-orange skin nurse shark off Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast. Credit: Jaimedelamata – CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons. Marine biologists say they have discovered a rare, bright-orange nurse...
12 Standout Luxury Resorts in Costa Rica, from Jungle Hideaways to Beach Retreats
AFAR
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August 26, 2025
Tumbling waterfalls, dense jungles, winding rivers, smoldering volcanoes, and secluded beaches make Costa Rica an idyllic destination for travelers looking to immerse themselves in nature. What’s more, over the past few decades, Costa Rica has...
Venezuelan migrants in Guantanamo subjected to isolation, poor hygiene and stale food, HRW says
KMIZ ABC 17 - Missouri
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August 29, 2025
By Mauricio Torres, CNN (CNN) — Migrants sent by the United States to the Guantanamo Bay naval base in Cuba earlier this year faced “abusive and inhumane detention conditions” that seriously affected their physical and mental health and even led...
Today’s Costa Rican Mother: Family-oriented, Healthy, and Tech-Savvy, According to a Study
Costa Rica News
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August 25, 2025
On Mother’s Day, a portrait of today’s Costa Rican woman is presented, who combines family care with wellness habits and a strong social media presence. According to the study, 84.7% of mothers say they enjoy spending time with their loved ones,...
45% of Costa Ricans Avoid Using the Bathroom at Work Due to Social Stigma
Costa Rica News
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August 25, 2025
Going to the bathroom outside the home continues to be a taboo subject in Costa Rica. 45% of people avoid using the bathroom at work, according to a recent survey, while 54% expressed discomfort doing so in public spaces or other people’s homes....
Former Costa Rican President Miguel Ángel Rodríguez Faces Trial
Tico Times
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August 25, 2025
Miguel Ángel Rodríguez, who served as Costa Rica’s president from 1998 to 2002, returned to court on today, to face charges in the so-called “Reinsurance Case” involving allegations of corruption linked to contracts signed by the National...
World News | Pak: Doctors, Experts Urge Swift Action on Drainage, Waste Removal to Prevent Monsoon Disease Outbreaks
Latestly
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August 27, 2025
Karachi [Pakistan] August 27 (ANI): Health professionals and leading environmental advocates have called on authorities to accelerate the removal of standing water and solid waste ahead of the upcoming monsoon to reduce the risk of disease...
Costa Rica Marks National Parks Day with Free Entry This Sunday
Tico Times
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August 23, 2025
As everyone knows by now, our country stands out for its strong focus on protecting the environment. It leads in conservation efforts, manages its natural resources well, and supports ecotourism that lasts. It shows how people can share space with...
Every Republican policy serves this one sick purpose
Raw Story
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August 29, 2025
On Wednesday, there was another highly publicized school shooting. Republicans, as usual, are offering thoughts and prayers. But why? Why have Republicans — who, before Ronald Reagan, were the party in favor of gun control — decided that it’s just...