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Anzelina Coodey
Photo Date:
09/07/2016
A view of the main crater of Volcán Poás in Parque Nacional Volcán Poás.
Fernando Boza
Photo Date:
05/31/2017
Trails around and to Arenal Volcano cover a rainforest environment surrounding a picturesque volcano.
Fernando Boza
Photo Date:
05/31/2017
Butterflies abound around the Sendero Arenal Trailhead.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/21/2018
Hiking in toward the Velo de Novia Waterfall.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/21/2018
The largest cascade of the Cascada Velo de Novia (Bridal Veil Falls) stands 65 feet tall.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/21/2018
A rope swing over a pool beneath the Velo de Novia Waterfall.
Fernando Boza
Photo Date:
05/31/2017
The hike down to the falls along Rio Celeste.
Fernando Boza
Photo Date:
05/31/2017
A dart frog, though bright, is also poisonous. This one was along the Rio Celeste hike.
Fernando Boza
Photo Date:
05/31/2017
The falls at Rio Celeste.
Fernando Boza
Photo Date:
06/05/2017
A view from above the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge.
Fernando Boza
Photo Date:
06/05/2017
Albino black howler monkey in the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge.
Fernando Boza
Photo Date:
06/05/2017
A three-toed sloth in the canopy above the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge.
Fernando Boza
Photo Date:
06/01/2017
The restaurant overlooking Tabacon Hot Springs Resort.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/20/2018
Crowds gather along the Rio Chollín Free Hot Spring, also known as Costa Rica's Worst Kept Secret.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/20/2018
A few swimmers near the jumps along Rio Fortuna at El Salto.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/20/2018
The El Salto (which translates to The Jump) rope swing.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/21/2018
Doña Mery prepares meals for lodge guests at Cerro Escondido's outdoor kitchen and dining area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/21/2018
A red-eyed tree frog comes out at night at the Cerro Escondido Lodge.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/21/2018
Chairs and hammocks on the cabin porch at the Cerro Escondido Lodge.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/21/2018
A howler monkey hangs out in the trees of the Karen Mogensen Nature Reserve.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/21/2018
The peak of the Mirador del Golfo Trail in the Karen Mogensen Nature Reserve.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/21/2018
A howler monkey near the Cerro Escondido Lodge.