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Finca la Bella
In the upper Pacific slopes of Monteverde is a tract of land that was once owned by the government. Instead of selling the land to a large farming corporation this area of land was given to the community, divided up amongst families through a lottery system.
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Wind Power in Costa Rica
On way back to campus, we got a chance to get a good look at some of the wind turbines that help power Costa Rica!
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Snorkeling in Cuajiniquil
One of our activities on the coast was snorkeling with a guide. Our guides were very knowledgeable about the area and the organisms that we saw.
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The Legend of Rincón de la Vieja
Rincón de la Vieja translates to “Old Woman’s Corner” or “Old Woman’s Nook,” a name it very much lived up to.
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Volcanic Activity of Rincón de la Vieja
While visiting the Guanacaste region, we took a trip to Rincón de la Vieja National Park.
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Mangroves
Nearing the end of our program, we headed to Cuajiniquil in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica.
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The Ceiba tree at Tirimbina
From September fourth through the ninth, we did a chocolate tour, a pineapple tour, a river float, and a few guided hikes.
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Sendero Pacífico
The Sendero Pacífico is a network of trails, but the main line connects the Monteverde Cloud forest to the Gulf of Nicoya.
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San Gerardo 2
Last Saturday, the 19th August, we went to San Gerardo.
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La Selva and Veragua Night Hikes
We have had the incredible opportunity to stay at the La Selva Biological Research Station and the Veragua Research Station.