Strawberry poison dart frog

Arenal Volcano / Hidalgo family hot springs

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May 23rd 2006
After watching the lava flow the night before (but I missed the 1 am eruption), we got up for a hike in the hanging bridges reserve. Another private property with outstanding views of the volcano, and lots more flora, fauna, and wildlife. This was a tough hike for me as one part was very steep. It takes me a little longer but I got there. The hanging bridges swing and are quite high up. The h ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Alajuela » Arenal

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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