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Our last stop was in Corcovado, which is a huge park right at the south of the country next to Panama. We had to wander a couple of kilometers along a deserted beach to get to the beginning of our hike.
Our last stop was in Corcovado, which is a huge park right at the south of the country next to Panama. We had to wander a couple of kilometers along a deserted beach to get to the beginning of our hike.
During this hike we spotted every species of monkey that is found in Costa Rica.
During this hike we spotted every species of monkey that is found in Costa Rica.
The macaws were everywhere - brilliant shots of color in the treetops.
The macaws were everywhere - brilliant shots of color in the treetops.
Who knew bananas started out life so pretty?
Who knew bananas started out life so pretty?
Cooling off at a waterfall that we hiked in to.
Cooling off at a waterfall that we hiked in to.
Our guide cracked open some cocunuts for us. It doesnt get much fresher than this...
Our guide cracked open some cocunuts for us. It doesnt get much fresher than this...
We saw a coati hiding in the trees.
We saw a coati hiding in the trees.
Unfortunately, we didn
Unfortunately, we didn't buy the 28-300 zoom lens till the <b>next</b> trip.
We saw a few toucans hiding in the canopy.
We saw a few toucans hiding in the canopy.
We stayed in Puerto Jimenez, a very cute small town that is a jumping off point for treks into the park. We really enjoyed the feel of this town - we were finally away from the ever-present McDonalds and Quality Inn
We stayed in Puerto Jimenez, a very cute small town that is a jumping off point for treks into the park. We really enjoyed the feel of this town - we were finally away from the ever-present McDonalds and Quality Inn's.