Boat-billed heron

Tortuguero

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May 25th 2006
We had two full days in Tortuguero for exploring the tropical rain forest by boat, and just hanging out by the pool. The first day we started out at 8:30 which was too late. It got very hot, very quickly, and there had not been any rain. We took a boat trip down the river into the park and around the park. We saw all manner of wildlife, lots of caimans, a river otter, monkeys, and birds. We w ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica

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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