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Costa Rica
The Sacred Mayan Bird: The Resplendent Quetzal
The Resplendent Quetzal is a very rare bird that can be found from the Southern part of Mexico to Panama. March and April is their mating season, and the cloud forest of Costa Rica gives the perfect opportunity to see them.
Monteverde Cloud Forest
The Monteverde Cloud Forest is acclaimed as one of the most outstanding tropical wildlife refuges in the Americas. The reason it is called a “Cloud” forest rather than a “Rain” forest is because of it’s altitude, it’s climate, and because the clouds go directly through the forest.
White water rafting
White water rafting class II/III rapids on the Balsa River, and class III/IV rapids on Rio Toro. What a blast!
Wildlife of the Costa Rican Cloud Forest
Below are some photos of various Costa Rican wildlife. If you look really closely, you may be able to spot a Praying Mantis.
Baldi Hot Springs
After a long day of hiking, paddling, or sight-seeing, nothing is better than a nice dip in some hot springs, and none is better than Baldi Hot Springs. With 25 pools, and 12 different temperatures varying from mild to extremely hot, this is the largest and most majestic hot springs I’ve had the pleasure to enjoy. Heated from nearby Arenal volcano, Baldi Hot Springs Resort also includes beautiful tropical gardens which surround the pools, as well as a natural spa.
Real Caño Negro, Costa Rica
The Caño Negro is a river with incredible bird watching and a fantastic opportunities for the observation of natural wildlife in Costa Rica. Near the southern border of Nicaragua, Caño Negro houses hundreds of different types of birds, three species of monkeys, caimon (small crocodiles), and many other different types of wildlife.
La Fortuna / Volcan Arenal
Volcan Arenal is Costa Rica’s most active volcano, and is located near the small city of La Fortuna.
