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Large tree on the way to the national park.
"El Pilon" station at Tenorio Volcano National Park.
National park sign includes a tapir. They inhabit the area, but they are very shy and thus hard to see.
Large spider by the trail.
Plants seem to grow everywhere, including, and especially, over other plants.
Parts of the trail have been stabilized with blocks that prevent slips, but this makes for a rocky trail.
Signs at the junction to the waterfalls.
Steps down to the falls.
Cataratas Rio Celeste.
Black eaglet in the nest above the falls.
Coati searching for food in the forest.
Dart frog.
Blue Lagoon.
Blue Lagoon.
Blue Lagoon.
One of the small hanging bridges that crosses the river.
Large and exotic plants along the river.
Hanging bridge.
Hanging bridge.
Vegetation is seemingly everywhere.
Wet spider web. Conditions can get muddy and wet.
Moss and vines entangle trail signs.
Teñideros (dyers), where the river is formed by the confluence of two smaller, clear rivers.
Hike back to the trailhead.
River just downstream from the park.
Aerial view of the forest canopy just outside the park.
Aerial view of the road leading up to the park.
All sorts of insects call the forest home.
Orchid among banana leaves.
Mustard is grown in the fields near the park.