It is the Manzanillo or tree of death (Hippomane mancinella), considered one of the most dangerous plants in the world. The Manzanillo, belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family, is native to Mesoamerica ...

Costa Rica isn’t just another place on the map. Sure, it may be famous for its lush rainforests and pristine beaches, but what really makes it stand out are the unique things that set it apart from ...

Containing nearly 6% of the planet's biodiversity, Costa Rica is a country rich in natural ... reef or snooze in the shade of a leaning palm tree. Meanwhile, Punta Uva's stretch of golden sand ...

Last year, the renowned magazine Global Finance reported that Costa Rica is among the richest countries in Latin America, ...

In the summer of 2018, I traveled to Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula to study the gliding tree frog. These nocturnal amphibians live high in the rain forest canopy, on the tippy tops of the branches, only ...

We sat down to plates of gallo pinto — Costa Rica's ubiquitous rice-and-bean dish — and pan-fried plantains in a pastel-painted room full of empty tables and a neon-purple Christmas tree.

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Post-secondary graduates who want to gain work experience, training and career development in Costa Rica under a pre-arranged contract of employment. Registered students at a post-secondary ...

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Jan. 24, 2025 — Researchers use genomic data to study the decline in genetic diversity in the Amazon Basin, particularly in Brazil Nut trees. The research uses genomic data to understand this ...

Every tree tells a story, but some are beyond eloquent, holding memories, embodying belief, marking sorrow. We hold trees in our imagination, where they grow in strange, wonderful ways in forests ...