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Costa Rica To Once Again Host Main Regional Life Sciences Forum
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) The Coalition of Development Initiatives (Cinde) announced this Tuesday the return of the Life Sciences Forum to Costa Rica. This is an industry gathering (covering areas such as medical devices ) where knowledge and...
Nostalgia Tourism Is Gaining Ground Among Tourists In Costa Rica
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) According to a study by the Global Wellness Institute, a connection with the past is one of the main motivations for wellness travel. It has been observed that travelers seek destinations that allow them to relive happy...
Meet Our 2025 Keepers of the Earth Fund Grant Partners Strengthening Indigenous Knowledge to Mitigate the Impacts of Climate Change and in Natural Disaster Recovery
Cultural Survival - Massachusetts
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The Keepers of the Earth Fund (KOEF) is proud to announce our 2025 partnerships with Indigenous communities. At Cultural Survival, we value cultivating long-term relationships with our partners. The Keepers of the Earth Fund is an Indigenous-led...
Ocean swells impacting produce shipments from Costa Rica are starting to ease
Fresh Plaza
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August 18, 2025
Unusually strong ocean swells—the worst in decades—have been affecting ocean shipments of produce out of Costa Rica's Port of Caldera, though more recently they have started to clear, mostly coming to a stop. "With the exception of the days...
U.S. tariff hike puts Costa Rican pineapple industry on high alert
Fresh Fruit Portal
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August 18, 2025
Writing and reporting by Macarena Bravo The recent U.S. tariff increase on Costa Rican pineapples and other exports has put the country's fruit industry on alert. Abel Cháves, president of the National Chamber of Pineapple Producers and Exporters...
“Fewer Promises And More Action”: Brazil's Commitment As Host Of The COP 30 Climate Summit
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) Ahead of the first UN climat summit in the Amazon, its president defended the choice of Belém as the venue, although the shortage of affordable accommodatio could exclude those Brazil says it wants to put at the center...
NIO Inc. charts new course with expansion into Singapore, Uzbekistan, Costa Rica
Gasgoo
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August 18, 2025
Shanghai (Gasgoo)- On August 18, NIO Inc. announced plans to enter Singapore, Uzbekistan and Costa Rica between 2025 and 2026, marking the next phase of its international expansion. The move will bring the company's premium electric vehicle (EV)...
Costa Rica’s Sustainable Flight: Butterfly Pupae As A Driver Of Change
Costa Rica News
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August 16, 2025
Costa Rica, known for its lush biodiversity and commitment to sustainability, has found a new treasure to share with the world: butterfly pupae. From the El Mariposario El Bosque Nuevo farm to international markets, these small chrysalises are...
Antonio López Escarré: The Story Of A Costa Rican Diplomat In The Middle East
Costa Rica News
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August 16, 2025
Born in the heart of San José, near the iconic Paseo Colón, Don Antonio López Escarré is a reflection of the diversity that defines Costa Rica. In an intimate interview, the ambassador shares his personal and professional journey, where his...
Where to Go in Costa Rica: A Guide to the 5 Best Tours
Travel Daily Media
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August 17, 2025
Exploring Costa Rica through guided tours is a great way to experience the country’s natural beauty and rich culture. A guided tour lets you explore the best things the country has to offer, including its beaches, volcanoes, and rainforests, with...
Costa Rica Court Blocks Visitor Hike at Corcovado Park
Tico Times
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August 16, 2025
Costa Rica’s Constitutional Chamber has struck down a resolution that increased visitor quotas at Corcovado National Park, ruling that the measure lacked scientific justification and violated environmental safeguards. In its August 8 ruling, the...
Costa Rica child bitten by dog at Escazú mall, raising safety concerns
Tico Times
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August 15, 2025
A 7-year-old boy was bitten by a dog Saturday evening while walking with his family inside the Multiplaza shopping center in Escazú. Witnesses said the dog was coming down an escalator when it bit the boy’s leg without warning, tearing the skin...
Tradition, Passion And Pride: Costa Ricans Conquer Turkey With Their Folklore At A Prestigious Cultural Festival
MENAFN
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August 15, 2025
(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) The group“Inspiraciones Costarricenses” is proudly representing Costa Rica at the 26th edition of the Büyükçekmece International Festival of Arts and Culture, a prominent international folklore competition held in...
Four Months Until the Spectacular Festival of Light in Costa Rica
Costa Rica News
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August 15, 2025
Yes, it’s August, but preparations are already underway for one of the most traditional Christmas events in Costa Rica: the Festival of Light. Every year, the parade of floats and music travels along Paseo Colón and Avenida Segunda, and recently...
Costa Rican Sandra Cauffman Says Goodbye to NASA After 35 Years of Service
Costa Rica News
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August 14, 2025
Sandra Cauffman, a Costa Rican engineer, announced her official retirement from NASA after a 35-year career as a civil servant. According to the scientist, her departure will take effect on December 31st, although Friday was her last day in the...
Costa Rica Indigenous Leader Pablo Sibar Petitions IACHR for Protection
Tico Times
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August 14, 2025
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) heard a petition this week to strengthen precautionary measures for Brörán indigenous leader Pablo Sibar. The request stems from a recent land invasion that put his life and safety at immediate...
Costa Rica's International Air Travel Connections: A Gateway To The World
MENAFN
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) Costa Rica, a jewel of Central America known for its lush rainforests, pristine beaches, and vibrant culture, is also remarkably well-connected to the rest of the world through its international air travel network....
Orphaned Sloth in Costa Rica Receives Specialized Care After Mother Dies by Electrocution
Costa Rica News
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August 14, 2025
This month, a two-toed sloth was rescued after losing its mother to electrocution in a fragmented forest area. Initially, Costa Rican firefighters rescued the sloth and ensured its safe transfer to a care center. Furthermore, the case has...
San Pedro de Santa Cruz in Costa Rica to Host First Entrepreneurship Fair
Costa Rica News
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August 15, 2025
The community of San Pedro de Santa Cruz is organizing its first entrepreneurship fair for its residents. This event will take place on Friday, August 15th, and Saturday, August 16th, in the Community Hall and surrounding areas. These activities...
High Microplastic Levels Found on Costa Rica Beaches, Study Shows
Tico Times
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August 14, 2025
Plastic pollution hits hard in Costa Rica, with tiny particles showing up everywhere from sandy shores to marine life. The Costa Rican Association of Chemists raised alarms this week about sky-high levels of microplastics on beaches, in coastal...