Long before the Panama Canal, this historic trade route connected the Pacific and the Caribbean. Now you can follow the ...

The almendro tree may have evolved to attract lightning, which helps clear more space for it to grow, according to new ...

Researchers in Costa Rica may have found a novel and cost-effective way to help revive rainforests in Central and Latin ...

Building on a long history of successful collaboration, Washington University in St. Louis and the Missouri Botanical Garden ...

Agricultural experts say that supporting the use of traditional seeds, also known as heirloom varieties, could minimize the ...

Being struck by lightning is something humans generally try to avoid. But for at least one tropical tree species, this ...

Costa Rica’s homicide rate hit an all-time high of 17.3 per 100,000 people in 2023, raising fears in the popular tourist ...

Costa Rica is a beloved tropical destination, and if you’re coming for fun adventures and exciting activities, La Fortuna is ...

Tropical rainforests in Central and South America house one of the world’s most unique mammals, the slow-moving, tree-top ...

Using a sediment core taken from the Great Blue Hole off the coast of the Central American state of Belize, researchers from ...

With its vibrant wildlife, lush rainforests and stunning coastlines, this Central American gem is a must for any traveller looking for something a little different from a holiday. You can spot ...

The Amazon is the world’s largest rainforest – spanning 6.9 million square kilometres (2.72 million square miles) across nine countries and covering around 40% of the South American continent.