San José, Costa Rica
January 21, 2023
Founded in the first half of the 18th century, San José has a history that is reflected in the faces of the diverse range of people who live there.
Founded in the first half of the 18th century, San José has a history that is reflected in the faces of the diverse range of people who live there.
DrFumblefinger visits La Fortuna in Costa Rica, where the active Arenal volcano looms over the town.
The fabulous Jade Museum in San Jose contains the largest collection of American Jade artifacts. This, and many thousands of other pre-Columbian artifacts are on display.
DrFumblefinger enjoyed watching this pair paddling a canoe down a canal near Tortuguero National Park in Costa Rica.
DrFumblefinger shares some of the sights he encountered while cruising the canals near Costa Rica’s northeastern coast.
Early one morning, just after dawn, DrFumblefinger enjoyed the views of the still water reflecting the jungle foliage.
DrFumblefinger tours a coffee plantation in eastern Costa Rica, part of a cooperative of local coffee growers.
DrFumblefinger visits the first all metal building constructed in Costa Rica. Built about 125 years ago from metal plates constructed in Europe, the structure was and remains in use as a school.
Situated in Costa Rica’s capitol city, in its National Park (really just a small city park) are three human torsos made of stone and resin.
DrFumblefinger was lucky enough to spot this motmot while hiking in Arenal Volcano National Park.
Founded in the first half of the 18th century, San José has a history that is reflected in the faces of the diverse range of people who live there.
DrFumblefinger visits La Fortuna in Costa Rica, where the active Arenal volcano looms over the town.
The fabulous Jade Museum in San Jose contains the largest collection of American Jade artifacts. This, and many thousands of other pre-Columbian artifacts are on display.
DrFumblefinger enjoyed watching this pair paddling a canoe down a canal near Tortuguero National Park in Costa Rica.
DrFumblefinger shares some of the sights he encountered while cruising the canals near Costa Rica’s northeastern coast.
Early one morning, just after dawn, DrFumblefinger enjoyed the views of the still water reflecting the jungle foliage.
DrFumblefinger tours a coffee plantation in eastern Costa Rica, part of a cooperative of local coffee growers.
DrFumblefinger visits the first all metal building constructed in Costa Rica. Built about 125 years ago from metal plates constructed in Europe, the structure was and remains in use as a school.
Situated in Costa Rica’s capitol city, in its National Park (really just a small city park) are three human torsos
DrFumblefinger was lucky enough to spot this motmot while hiking in Arenal Volcano National Park.