One of the most visited destinations in Central America has a lot to offer

I have always heard about Costa Rica as it seems to be where all my friends and family have been if they have traveled out of the United States. With the thick lush jungles and pristine beaches and abundance of wildlife, it is no wonder that it is on top of everyone’s list.

As we crossed the border from Nicaragua we noticed the prices were a lot more expensive than the rest of Central America. We ended up staying in Los Chile’s for the night and went on a river boat in order to see the wildlife. Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge is one of the best places to see birds, sloths, and monkeys in Costa Rica. The photos I took were beautiful with all of the wildlife right there!!! Unfortunately I only got the butt of a sloth!!!

Unfortunately for me my fun ended there, in La Fortuna and Mont Verde I got Dengue and I stayed in for most of the time, so I was unable to go and do any excursions at all. By the time I got to Manuel Antonio National Park I was ready to hit the trail for some excursions, but unfortunately the day we were there it was closed.

I did however see some very good landscapes as well as a parade of students doing a marathon in prep for Independence Day….

I guess I will have to go back and take a family vacation there…..