On Sunday, Turrialba Volcano maintained the eruptive activity that began in recent days. It continues to emit ash passively, as reported by the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI). The ash plume does not exceed 300 meters above the crater, although the activity was continuous throughout the weekend and many communities in the […]
Archives for February 11, 2018
Costa Rica is a pioneer in the production of neutral carbon bananas
Banana production is one of the main economic activities in Costa Rica and this is one of the products that generates the most foreign currency to Costa Rica through exports. According to data provided by Corbana, the main destinations for exports of the banana industry in 2016 were the European Union and the United States. […]
Fight between PAC and Frente Amplio over plan for medicinal use of marijuana
Members of the Citizen Action Party (PAC) and Frente Amplio (FA) are facing the bill that would authorize the medicinal use of marijuana. The initiative -called the Law for research, regulation and control of cannabis and hemp plants for medicinal, food and industrial use- was convened this week by the Executive Power in the extraordinary […]
Isla del Coco is full of surprises: new species of plant discovered!
Isla del Coco is one of the greatest Costa Rican treasures and it always surprises visitors. Now, this natural paradise gifted scientists with new information that lead them to discover a new kind of plant. The finding was published in the scientific journal Botanical Research Institute of Texas. The National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) […]
Highest authority in community water management was finally constituted
The highest authority in community water management in Costa Rica has already been constituted: the National Confederation of Federations, Leagues and Unions of Administrative Associations of Aqueduct and Communal Sewer Systems. The Asadas manage the water resource in communities the Institute of Aqueducts and Sewers (AyA) has no capacity to reach. The Confederation is called […]
Maira was born! There are already 11 giraffes in Costa Rica
The eleventh Costa Rican giraffe was born in January 23rd this year in Ponderosa Adventure Park. It was named Maira, it weighed 42 kilograms, and measured 1.45 meters. I am very satisfied with the new birth because it means that we comply with the nutritional requirements and management of the species,” said Tania Pivovarova, veterinarian […]