On August 30, 2026, the 51st anniversary of Chirripó National Park will be celebrated. Birdwatching, a craft fair, artistic performances, and the sale of delicious food will be part of the anniversary activities. The event will take place at the Las Quebradas Biological Center, FUDEBIOL, which is part of the Chirripó-Savegre Biological Corridor.

Welcome New Subscribers & Pura Vida Blessings To All! Newly Identified Coral Near Costa Rica Adds a New Branch to The Ocean Family Tree

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In Costa Rica, the peak of the Perseid meteor shower occurs between the night of August 12 and the hours before dawn on August 13, 2026. The best times to view them are in the early morning, from 3:00 a.m. until just before sunrise, looking towards the northeast from a dark, clear location.

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July's Full Buck Moon Shines This Week Along With Some Meteor Showers

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Juan Pablo Valverde to Represent Costa Rica at the International Chemistry Olympiad in Uzbekistan Originally from La Bonita, San Isidro de El General, Juan Pablo has demonstrated a passion for science from an early age. In a recent interview, he explained that...

At just 16 years old, Juan Pablo Valverde Cordero, a student at the Pérez Zeledón Scientific High School, is preparing for one of the greatest challenges of his academic career: representing Costa Rica at the 58th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO), to be held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

Please meet Rex and Miss Molly in the Southern Zone of Costa Rica. Their owners left for Canada and won’t be returning. We need to find them a forever home. They are sweet loving dogs. Rex was already saved from a terrible living situation before and he has flourished into a lovely sweet boy. If you know anyone able to take the pair it would be awesome.

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Last week, from the ID I got from two AI's... I believe I misidentified the gorgeous animal in Rio Celeste as a capybara, but in fact, it was a Baird's tapir or Danta. Thank you Dennis!

We are so sad to share the passing of Richard Burden. Such a good friend to so many people here in the Southern Zone. Although he and his beloved wife Karen had returned to Idaho in recent years, they both remain a part of our hearts here in Costa Rica. You can read about the life of this incredible man here.

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A Full Blue Moon Is Coming to Illuminate Our Magnificent Southern Zone of Costa Rica. This Exquisite capture of Lechucita Serranera in La Paz de Piedades Norte, San Ramón, was caught by Lucho Castro V. Many thanks to Manuel Martinez

Every day in Costa Rica, countless dogs and cats face dangers from abandonment, injury, or neglect. Amid these challenges, a remarkable group called Charlie's Angels Costa Rica steps in to change lives.

Tania, who runs Charliesangels, is not only taking pictures of puppies, dogs, and cats. Her real passion is actually taking pictures of wildlife, even though she loves puppies and dogs and cats and kittens to death.

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Find us at Colibrí 's Corner at the back of the Feria on the parking lot side. New hours at San Isidro Feria for Colibri's Corner: Wednesdays & Thursdays 7am to 2pm We appreciate pre-orders.