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    Crossing Río Chiriquí Viejo at the entrance.
    The entrance.
    Flora along the paths to the entrance.
    Follow the signs to the exhibition.
    The path to the entrance.
    A covered patio where guests check in.
    Maidenhair fern at reception.
    Flora at reception.
    In the greenhouse.
    In the greenhouse.
    Finca Drácula hosts a wide variety of orchids.
    Finca Drácula hosts a wide variety of orchids.
    Some orchids are no bigger than a fingernail.
    Finca Drácula hosts a wide variety of orchids.
    Finca Drácula hosts a wide variety of orchids.
    This orchid is nicknamed "the hummingbird orchid," both because of its shape and because of its typical pollinators.
    Some orchids are no bigger than a fingernail.
    Some orchids are no bigger than a fingernail.
    Some orchids are no bigger than a fingernail.
    Some orchids are no bigger than a fingernail.
    Named "espiritu santo" because of its resemblance to a dove, this orchid is the national flower of Panama.
    This orchid's petals lie inside; the flashy pink and orange are actually sepals.
    Pathways through the garden.
    Impatiens.
    Ferns.
    Orchids in their natural habitat.
    The house built in 1920 by Swiss German immigrants.
    The angel's trumpet is highly hallucinogenic, and it was traditionally used by local shaman.
    Pathways through the garden.
    Gunnera, otherwise known as poor man's umbrella.
    The garden hosts a series of ponds.
    The garden hosts a series of ponds.
    This pond is a favorite location for the elusive quetzal, which is known to visit in February and March.
    Orchids in their natural habitat.
    Pathways through the garden.
    Pathways through the garden.
    Flora in the garden.
    Orchids in their natural habitat.

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