5 or 6 spider monkeys, at least 8 white-faced monkeys, 6 sloths, 4 pairs of scarlet macaws, 10-20 crocodiles, two large iguanas, numerous miscellaneous lizards, tons of hermit crabs, one baby aguti and two adult agutis, one toucan and a very busy raccoon -- that was the wildlife count from our weekend at the Pacific Coast. We saw most of them within the borders of Manuel Antonio National Park, where the unusual land formation creates calm, greenish blue water with smooth beaches bordered by the palm trees and forests where the animals live. We had the chance to hike through the forest, enjoy the beach, use the pools at the hotel, eat some incredibly good food, shop for bargains at some little stands near the public beach, go dancing and even sing Karaoke. Our driver, Carlos,
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