Man Attacked by Crocodile on Tamarindo Beach, Costa Rica

Crocodile attacks man on Tamarindo Beach in Costa Rica.   The croc victim identified as Arturo Jonathan Betker, a 50 year old man from Arizona, is reported to be in a critical condition since an attack by a crocodile on Tamarindo beach yesterday morn...

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Please Save a Sloth in Costa Rica!

PLEASE SAVE A SLOTH IN COSTA RICA! By Pura Vida Guide news reporter: Jackie Rydstrom You may have recently read our heart-warming article about Monster, the three-toed sloth who was successfully released back into the wild by the dedicated team at The Slo...

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New Animal Welfare Law Passed in Costa Rica

New Animal Welfare Law Passed in Costa Rica A triumphant day to celebrate in Costa Rica yesterday with finally, the Legislative Assembly voting in favour of a new legislation to protect the welfare of all animals.  This long-awaited law, Ley #18,298 (Bie...

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10 Funny Facts about Costa Rica!

Costa Rica Funny Facts   Laugh Out Loud: 10 of the Funniest things about Costa Rica! By Jackie Rydstrom Just to get you laughing before the weekend, I came across some really quirky things about Costa Rica that should set you off nicely for the day ...

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