Beyond national parks and government programs, a growing number of Costa Ricans – small farmers, landowners, and cooperatives – are choosing to let their land grow wild again. Through this they are redefining conservation from the ground up. In the 1970s and 1980s, Costa Rica lost over half of its […]
Daily Archives: August 1, 2025
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In the annals of Costa Rican history, few figures stand as boldly as **Francisca “Pancha” Carrasco**, a woman whose bravery during the **1856-1857 National Campaign** against William Walker’s filibusters earned her a legendary status. At a time when women were largely excluded from combat, Carrasco defied societal norms, taking up […]