Birds of Costa Rica
Annual Christmas Bird Count
Prior to the 20th century, many North Americans participated in a Christmas Day tradition known as a Side Hunt, in which they ventured into the countryside in teams, or “sides,” competing to see who could kill the most birds (and mammals) within the day. Then, in 1900, ornithologist Frank Chapman of the emerging National Audubon Read more…
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How to Improve your garden in Costa Rica
There’s a lot of truth in the phrase “healthy soils create healthy people.” In our modern world, most of the soils we use for agriculture are seriously deficient in the minerals that plants and people need for good health. Poor agricultural practices have had a tremendous toll on our precious Read more…
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Environmental Impact of Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency is a popular phenomenon in the 21st century. Since its inception into the world as an established idea in 2009, it has become a household name in every segment of society. As we all know, the growth of Bitcoin, a type of cryptocurrency, and the rise of other competitive Read more…
COVID Measures
Costa Rica vaccine QR code suspended
The Costa Rican government on Monday confirmed that a court has suspended the implementation of a QR code-based Covid-19 vaccine passport. “Monday afternoon, notification of the precautionary measure … was received at the Attorney General’s Office, in response to the action filed by four public limited companies against the resolution Read more…
COVID Measures
Costa Rica COVID MEASURES for November 2021
November 2021 measures Costa Rica plans to ease coronavirus measures throughout the remainder of 2021 as the country begins to impose vaccine mandates. On Friday, a decree mandating the vaccine among public workers takes effect. And as of December 1, proof of vaccination will be required to enter many businesses and participate in large Read more…
Natural History Walk Monteverde
Adrian Mendez
Our chief guide Adrian Mendez with some happy costumers on the Natural History Walk today
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The Friendship Day Walk
SER MONTEVERDE COMMISSION PROPOSES NICE ACTIVITY FOR THIS FEBRUARY 14 Ser Monteverde is part of the Elance Commission, which was created as a result of the crisis with the pandemic and which has managed to unite several people, leaders and institutions to work for the Monteverde community. This Sub Commission Read more…
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Master of Social Distancing
three-toed sloths are Master of Social Distancing, these enigmatic creatures are masters of social distancing. Think about it. Did you ever see a sloth hanging out with other sloths in public places? Crawling after rubber balls, sniffing each others’ rear ends? No way! When you’ve gone hiking in the rain Read more…
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Flying to or from Costa Rica during the coronavirus crisis
Expect to fly to/from SJO? Costa Rica has two international airports that regularly receive commercial service: Juan Santamaría International Airport near San José, and Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport in Liberia. If you’re taking a repatriation flight, expect to fly to/from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). The Health Ministry has Read more…