A Hidden Gem: Dry Tropical Forests
Take a moment to imagine; the sun is radiating an unrelenting heat, a rosy hue streaks the sky, sweat trickles down your neck, and you get hints of rotten eggs … Read More
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The Jaguar – The Mayan Ruler of the Underworld & Keystone of Costa Rican Ecology
Figures 1 & 2: A Depiction of Several Jaguars (1; 2) The jaguar (Panthera onca) plays a critical role in Costa Rican beliefs and ecology. It is ingrained deeply in … Read More
Costa Rica’s Demilitarization and the Impact on Its Citizens
The roots of Costa Rica’s demilitarization lie in its political history. In 1948, a disputed presidential election sparked a civil war in Costa Rica. The conflict lasted only 44 days, … Read More
Coffee: Costa Rica to our cup
This spring I had the incredible opportunity of spending a week in Costa Rica. On March 11, I landed in Costa Rica and the first thing I noticed was the … Read More
Drilling in the Borinquen Costa Rican Geothermal System
Costa Rica is a beautiful country built amid volcanoes, rainforests, rivers, and cloud forests. Every corner of this country looks like a scene right out of a movie. During our … Read More
Las Balos de Costa Rica
The Diquis spheres, or as they are referred to in Costa Rica “las balos”, are ancient artifacts of unknown origin despite primarily being kept in their country of origin. They … Read More
The Connection between Volcanoes and Land Use in Costa Rica
Anh Huynh. May 05 2023 When talking about Costa Rica, there are many amazing things coming to mind such as food, nature, food, people, and not to forget, volcanoes. There … Read More
Nature Nurtures: Wildlife’s Affect on Culture and Tourism
Costa Rica is a beautiful land filled with a variety of flora and fauna across the entirety of its land, sea, and sky. With roughly half of its land mass … Read More
Prioritizing Public Health in Costa Rica
It can often feel overwhelming to see so many issues in the United States relating to health disparities. Low-income communities of color often deal with more chronic diseases, more environmental … Read More
A Caffeinated Journey Through Costa Rica
It is likely that the coffee you sipped this morning was brewed from coffee beans grown in Costa Rica. Cubans introduced coffee beans to Costa Rica in 1779, and its … Read More