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coffe fields

the tree are grown in small patches across the countryside, very similar to vineyards, however rows of cypress looking trees are planted around each patch to block harsh winds and inclimate weather. smart!
feliz ano nuevo! costa rica wrap up...

January 31st 2005
after a few low-key, rain trodden days in la fortuna (but a fun white water rafting adventure!), i headed to the cloud forests of monteverde and santa elena. the cloud forests are rain forests in elevated regions, making them more susceptible to moisture, cloud formations, and thus creating very fertile habitats for a variety of wildlife indigenous to costa rica. The infamous quetzal and elusive ... read more
Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Puntarenas » Montezuma

Costa Rican Flag Costa Rica is a Central American success story: since the late 19th century, only two brief periods of violence have marred its democratic development. Although still a largely agricultural country, it has expanded its economy to include strong techn... ... read more
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