Shaun Hunter
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02/21/2018
Bar Pearl on the left side marks the left turn from the dirt road from Jicaral onto the gravel road leading to the Karen Mogensen Nature Reserve parking area.
Shaun Hunter
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02/21/2018
The reserve offers miles of hiking on several different trails. Arranging for a guide is an option, and a guide can point out wildlife that you might never see on your own.
Shaun Hunter
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02/21/2018
The cascadas (waterfalls) along the creek make a picturesque hiking destination.
Shaun Hunter
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02/21/2018
Standing above the top of Velo de Novia Waterfall.
Shaun Hunter
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02/21/2018
A sign marks the trail fork, where a 0.2 mile hike leads to Velo de Novia Waterfall, or continuing up a climb leads to Cerro Escondido Lodge.
Shaun Hunter
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02/21/2018
Swimming in a pool at the bass of this cascade is a great way to cool down from the uphill hike.
Shaun Hunter
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02/21/2018
A great kiskadee along the trail in Karen Mogensen Nature Reserve.
Shaun Hunter
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02/21/2018
Velo de Novia Waterfall is 65 feet tall.
Shaun Hunter
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02/21/2018
A large pool is perfect for swimming in the cascades just below Velo de Novia Waterfall.
Shaun Hunter
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02/21/2018
A Northern ghost bat spotted along a hike in the Karen Mogensen Nature Reserve.
Shaun Hunter
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02/21/2018
Vampire bats living in a hollowed tree trunk. We were led here by our guide.
Shaun Hunter
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02/21/2018
The beautiful outdoor kitchen and dining area at Cerro Escondido Lodge. Freshly cooked lunches are available for day hikers here by prior arrangement.
Shaun Hunter
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02/21/2018
A howler monkey in the trees above one of the hiking trails in Karen Mogensen Nature Reserve.
Shaun Hunter
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02/21/2018
One of the cabin porches at Cerro Escondido Lodge.
Shaun Hunter
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02/21/2018
One of the cabins at Cerro Escondido Lodge located in the nature reserve.
Shaun Hunter
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02/21/2018
The peak of the Mirador del Golfo Trail, with panoramic views over the Gulf of Nicoya.
Shaun Hunter
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02/21/2018
A howler monkey near the Cerro Escondido Lodge.
Shaun Hunter
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02/21/2018
The Cerro Escondido Lodge can be a destination for a day hike, or can be a base for hikes and trips throughout the Karen Mogensen Nature Reserve.
Shaun Hunter
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02/21/2018
A red-eyed tree frog in the Karen Mogensen Nature Reserve.