Tag: Rio Celeste

Charlie Doggett crossing Rio Celeste  I sure have a lot of “Jungle Fun” for an old man! Its why I’m here! Tenorio Volcano National Park, Costa Rica

Welcome Sign  Tenorio Volcano National Park, Costa Rica  They are known for Tapirs (the image) but we saw none.  We did see 5 Peccaries (like wild hogs), probably a family. And photos below of 3 other animals.

Merging of the Waters    2 streams merge & their minerals mix & turn the water blue. Fun! 30 meters upstream from the bridge photo above.  Tenorio Volcano National Park, Costa Rica

Trailhead to Waterfall I Missed  Tenorio Volcano National Park, Costa Rica Strong winds had knocked some trees over trail. Closed all 3 days there. It was interesting to learn that Bomberos (Firemen) would clean it up.  And yes, some people went around the yellow tape anyway. Not me. Sendero Cerrado – Trail Closed

And Every Tree is a Work of Art!  Tenorio Volcano National Park, Costa Rica

Brown Wood Turtle  Tenorio Volcano National Park, Costa Rica

White-nosed Coati   Tenorio Volcano National Park, Costa Rica

Yellow-eared Toucanet  Tenorio Volcano National Park, Costa Rica

Yes, Much of Trail was this Muddy!  Tenorio Volcano National Park, Costa Rica I always take two pairs of hiking shoes & one is still drying from cleanup! ¡PURA VIDA!

You may be asking how it could be so wet when you are still in the “Dry Season.” Well, in a cloud forest like this it is always humid, misty, and sometimes raining, year-around. Maybe more so during the rainy season. Same goes for the coastal rainforests, while we in the Central Valley have two very distinct seasons. That is why the majority of the population lives in the Central Valley.

LITTLE CR EXTRAS:

History of Gallo Pinto (beans & rice in Costa Rica)

Starbucks Coffee Farm in Costa Rica

Another Reason to NOT have a Car in Costa Rica  (Besides the high cost)

Only YOU Can Prevent Forest Fires!   (Dry Season problem around the world!)