Volcan Poas y La Paz

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We just got back from an amazing trip to Volcan Poas and La Paz waterfall garden on Saturday. It was INCREIBLE!!! Volcan Poas is at about 8000 feet elevation and the bus ride there had great views of the central valley as we went up the windy windy roads. As we got to higher elevation it began to rain acid rain from the volcano. Once we got to the top we hiked to a point where we were supposed to be able to see a Volcano but it was too cloudy and we could not see it. I guess we will just have to come back! After that we took about a 2 mile hike through the RAIN FOREST!! We were amazed by all of the different plants and trees and the fact we were in the middle of a rain forest. It was raining so we were glad we brought our rain gear as it came in pretty handy.

After we completed our Volcan Poas journey we left for La Paz Waterfall Garden. (This would also be Trista and Ryans honeymoon spot for any Bachelorette fans out there!) The walk through La Paz was filled with a ton of different things . . . all incredible. The walk started off with us passing though a bird aviery where we saw all sorts of tropical birds. Then we went to a butterfly garden which had tons of butterflies just flying free. Then, after rapidly moving through the ranarium which contained many different frogs we headed off to go see the grand spectacle..... waterfalls!!!!! We saw 3 different waterfalls. The sound alone and how close we were to them was amazing. It was the most beautiful place we have ever been!

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Photos

7-7-07
Not a bad place to be on 777

desde distancia
From a distance . . . not a bad view.

Watch your step
This is from the top of the waterfall.

La Catarata
One of the 3 waterfalls.

Trail
This was the start of an amazing trail with 3 waterfalls.

SJ and Val staying warm.
On probably our coldest day in Costa Rica

Mariposas
Here are some butterflies in the butterfly garden.

Comments

[Joe]

Costa Rica
Nice pictures, that jungle looks sweet! Cant wait to see more

[anonymous]

WOW...you lucky ducky! You lucky suns of guns...wow...I really wish I was there! :) Hope you are still enjoying every second. T-19 days YAYAYAYAY Miss you lots Bear

[Aunt Marie]

I envy you and SJ
The photos of the waterfalls are spectacular!!!! You should submit them into photo contests.. Sounds like you are having a great time there....and yet you still are getting an education...Smart move!! Be careful and have fun.

[jcat and ddog]

popcorn
Is there popcorn in Costa Rica? with you guys being gone we've decided to give up popcorn until you come back. love your pix!!! hope you're having an awesome time!! can't wait to see you guys when you return. miss you two!!!!!!!!!!!!

[CHRISTINE]

LUCKY!
Hey I've decided to use my real name this time. WOW. These pictures are amazing!!! I miss you guys!! I"m so glad you are having a nice time.

[Cale]

"The walk started off with us passing though a bird aviery where we saw all sorts of tropical birds." How are you doing after that traumatic experience?

[bonnie meinzer]

Honeymoon
I would want this for everyone. You both deserve it and are taking full advantage!!