Up In The Monteverde Cloud Forest: Fed By Howling Trade Winds 2 young climbers of Cerro Amigos

Up In The Monteverde Cloud Forest: Fed By Howling Trade Winds

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February 9th 2016
Monteverde is on the Pacific side of the Costa Rican continental divide; being close to the divide means constant howling trade winds coming in from the east. If moisture builds up on the Caribbean side, it eventually gets pushed up and rolls over the divide and engulfs Monteverde in fast moving cloud and mist – like today. If it’s mostly dry on the Caribbean side the skies will clear, and fro ... read more

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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