A Half day Trip On the Rio Tempisque by a National Park followed by lunch and a visit to Gaitil for native pottery.

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The previous week they had 4 straight days of rain so the road to the river was too muddy for the vans.
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They had to switch us to a wagon pulled by tractor.
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The river is muddy from all the rain.
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Crocodile.
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Boat-billed Heron. A life bird for Chap.
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Commonly called the Jesus Christ Lizard. It moves so fast it appears to walk on water.
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White-faced monkey up close.
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On this day trip for lunch Jorge took us to a place we never would stopped at on our own. But it was wonderful. The food was very good and the service was great. Very enjoyable.
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At the village of Guaitil natives make pottery much the same as they have for generations. Willie here is demostrating some of his technique for us.
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Main Page

Page 1 - Around the hotel

Page 2 - Volcan Arenal and Tabacon Hot Springs

Page 4 - Rincon de la Vieja and Canopy Tour

Page 5 - Tamarindo area