Olingo

Monteverde Cloud Forest II

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March 18th 2016
Our second full day in Monteverde began with a walk on the hanging bridges, a set of five suspension bridges several hundred meters long through the canopy. It was a still, gorgeous, sunny day, and we enjoyed the views out over the top of the forest. It was surprising how few birds we saw up there, so we concentrated mostly on plants: the bromeliads and other epiphytes that cover the tree branches ... 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