The tiny nation of Costa Rica in Central America is called natural paradise. It is truly so. I had the opportunity of visiting Costa Rica in September-October 2009. I was so impressed by the beauty and natural resources of this country, that I shall not hesitate to go there again in the future if I get a chance.
The fauna and flora of Costa Rica has few rivals in the world. The Government there is doing a good job in preserving the natural resources of the country. I have visited the rain forests, mountains, volcanoes, rivers,
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General view of San Jose airport Note the beautiful mountain ranges in the background.
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San Jose International Airport The official name of the airport is Juan Santamaria International...
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View from Barcelo Palacio hotel room Barcelo San Jose Palacio is a great hotel with excellent food. But the...
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Another view from my hotel room
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Looking out the hotel window
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Tourists arriving at Poas National Park
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Plants in front of Visitor Center
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Lush vegetation around visitor center
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A fellow tourist at P.N. Volcan Poas
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Me posing in front of the sign
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The cloud covered crator is behind me Due to cloud cover, humidity, and sulfur fumes the crator of Poas...
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Sign at the main crator
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Platform for picture taking My friend is pointing at the sign that says the main crator is at an...
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Tourists left their marks on leaves I saw these memories left by tourists on the leaves of plants close to...
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Plants of the cloud forests The cloud forests surround the Poas Volcano.
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This is how cloud forests look
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Poor man's umbrella Because of its large, umbrella-like leaves, this plant is called "Poor...
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Taking shelter Here I am sitting under poor man's umbrella to take shelter from drizzle!
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Inside Visitor Center People sampling Costa Rican liqueur.
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Handicrafts on display Wood carving samples - Costa Rican birds.
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Visitor Center at Poas Volcano I think this couple is ready to buy some Costa Rican liqueur.
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Vegetation around Poas Volcano
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A two-toed sloth This creature was resting hanging from a an electric cable by the side of the...
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Same sloth from another angle All sloth bears have three toes on their hind legs, but some have two toes on...
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Lunchtime entertainment 1 On our way back from Poas Volcano National Park, we had lunch at a...
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