by Toucan on November 15, 2011
Arenal can be pretty wet in the wet season, as we’ve seen on several occasions. You never know how the weather will be, and that includes the dry season. But the draw of the volcano is such that everybody is happy to chance the mist, low clowds or rain to catch a glimpse of the monster. For this volcano, when it manages to escape the clowd cover and appear, simply towers over the surrounding countryside, the perfect conical volcano, even more menacing because of its peaceful appearance.
View of Arenal volcano from Arenal Manoa Hotel
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by Harpy on August 31, 2011
Scarlet macaws soar overhead, waves crash against rocky shores and the giant rainforest canopy towers overhead: this is Osa. Described by National Geographic as the “most biologically instense place on Earth,” the Osa is home to 50% of all species found in Costa Rica. This is an incredible feat, considering 5% of the world’s species can be found in this tiny country that occupies only .25% of the world’s landmass. The Osa Peninsula can be found on the southwest coast of Costa Rica close to the border with Panama, and is a must-see destination for nature lovers.
Walking along the coastal path, Osa Peninsula
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