Pura Vida and the Science of Why Costa Rica Feels Different
On April 7, the World Health Organization observes World Health Day. This year's theme, Together for health. Stand with science, asks a question we...
Women's Empowerment Through Housing in Costa Rica's La Fortuna
Key Findings Stable housing is one of the strongest predictors of long-term economic security for women in tourism communities. Single mothers in La...
Wildlife Conservation in Arenal and Bocas del Toro
Every year on March 3, World Wildlife Day prompts a global conversation about the species we share this planet with. The United Nations established...
A Collapse That Wasn’t: What the Maya and Rapa Nui Teach Us About Climate and Survival
For more than two decades, Rapa Nui and the Maya have been framed as cautionary tales. In popular culture and academic shorthand alike, they are...
Why Winter is the Best Time to Experience the Atacama Desert
In the Atacama Desert, winter is not a compromise. It is the moment when the desert becomes legible. From Nayara Alto Atacama, winter reveals the...