Costa Rica News – Costa Rica might be actually trying to go after that carbon neutrality goal set for 2021. The only problem is it seems the private sector will have to lead the way as the Costa Rican government is failing in it’s part. There are opportunities to produce the needed projects on the government level but we all know that once the Costa Rican government starts putting its own employees on the task of completing one of these ideas it fails or is just years of broken promises…..we have all been waiting on the new airport in Osa… Continue reading →
Costa Rica Travel News - Costa Rica’s southern region is a remote pristine paradise, removed and different from the rest of the country! The waters around Golfo Dulce are calm and bright blue. They touch the Piedras Blancas National Park and the Osa Peninsula. The warm waters and tropical land attracts many species of wildlife. In the gulf area its common to see dolphins playing and marine birds diving for a catch. This month we can expect the already amazing region to get even busier because Humpback Whale season is starting! Golfo Dulce is vital to the survival of the Humpbacks,… Continue reading →
Costa Rica News – The Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica seems to be under attack from illegal gold miners.The National Park on the Osa Peninsula in southwestern Costa Rica (9° North, 83° West), which is part of the Osa Conservation Area. It was established on 24 October 1975, and encompasses an area of 425 km² (263 mi²). It is widely considered the crown jewel in the extensive system of national parks and biological reserves spread across the country. The ecological variety is quite stunning. National Geographic has called it “the most biologically intense place on Earth in terms of… Continue reading →
Costa Rica Surf Report July 3rd, 2013 – The Costa Rican Times is entering surf reporting for everyone that want’s to experience one of the best surf destinations in the world. We are starting with Playa Hermosa. We will give a daily forecast a day in advance and a video from the morning sets. Costa Rica’s Playa Hermosa 7km long black sand beach break at Hermosa is another version of Mexico’s Puerto Escondido with less shore break drama but enough power and rips to scare on double overhead days when closeouts rule. Ultra reliable, favors high tides. WEDNESDAY: New SW… Continue reading →