This three-part Mongabay mini-series examines grassroots forest restoration projects carried out within isolated island ecosystems — whether those islands are surrounded by ocean as on the Big Island ...

Amazingly, many tourists still believe they will see lava flowing, probably due to inaccurate websites and guidebooks that fail to note its inactivity. The current Frommer's Costa Rica refers to the ...

Costa Rica’s Monteverde Cloud Forest is a treasure trove of botanical wonders. It’s also a major pain to get there. Five miles of new paving on the Monteverde Road was finished in December, adding to ...

Have you ever walked high above the rainforest canopy, surrounded by lush views, misty treetops, and the sounds of wildlife ...

Costa Rica, a biodiversity hotspot, has been the site of a remarkable scientific discovery. Dr. Elena Vasquez, a biologist at ...

Monteverde (Costa Rica) (AFP) – The "cloud forest" of Monteverde, in the center of Costa Rica, will soon no longer be worthy of the name: climate change threatens this unique ecosystem, and its fauna ...

Walking deep into a lush, primeval forest with a symphony of bird songs in the background is something everyone should experience at least once in their life. Costa Rica is at the forefront of ...

From February 9–17, 2024, explore the beauty of Costa Rica with Dr. Tom Bultman. This tour begins by exploring the lush La Paz Waterfall Gardens. This eco-park oasis features five waterfalls, hiking ...

This August, my family and I spent a week and a half in Monteverde, in north-central Costa Rica. This is the tropics, but at an elevation of 4,500 feet (1,400 meters) or so. This well-preserved swath ...