For years people have claimed 'blue zones' hold the secret to long life, believing many residents live longer and healthier ...

This image captures the summit crater of Turrialba Volcano, located in Cartago Province, Costa Rica. As one of the country’s ...

Regions known as blue zones are genuine areas where people live longer and are far more likely to reach 100, according to a ...

SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, Dec. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- By the end of last year, manufacturing consolidated its role as a key driver of Costa Rica's exports, accounting for 67% of total exports, with ...

The limited range of marine protected areas (MPAs) offers reduced protection to vulnerable species such as the highly mobile ...

More than 1,700 companies exported 3,368 products to international markets in 2024 Central America remains the main destination in terms of number of exporting companies SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, Dec. 22, ...

A new study underscores the importance of conservation for the region’s “Five Great Forests,” which support nearly half of ...

This untouched corner of Punta Sabana, Costa Rica, shows the wild meeting of dense forest and turquoise sea.

The National Banana Corporation of Costa Rica estimates that production will approach 120 million boxes in 2026.

For decades, researchers have pointed to “blue zones” as rare places where people often reach very old age in good health.