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June 23, 2013

Costa Rica: Where the Wild Things Are

By WT Adventurer Bill Cain
Latin America Traveler Stories Wildlife & Natural History

Critters pose for pics in the cloud forest of Costa Rica

Anywhere you go in Costa Rica you’re guaranteed to run into exotic flora and fauna, but especially so at the mountain-top paradise of Monteverde. The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is home to a wealth of wildlife that draws birdwatchers and naturalists from all over the world. Popular activities and attractions include canopy and suspension bridge tours, hummingbird galleries, butterfly farms, and a 1.9-mile sky-trekking zip-line course.

A brightly colored frog with green skin, red eyes, and orange toes clings to a smooth surface against a black background, reminiscent of creatures from "Where the Wild Things Are." Suitable for any vibrant BLOG post.
A bright yellow snake is coiled on a branch in a dense forest, shown in close-up with blurred green foliage in the background, evoking scenes from "Where the Wild Things Are.
A sloth hanging from branches in a tree with green leaves against a bright sky, embodying the tranquility often highlighted in our Wild Things BLOG.
A brown cuscus with a reddish nose is perched on a tree branch, looking downward, with a blurred green forest background.
Close-up image of a Heliconia rostrata flower with green and pink bracts, surrounded by green stems against a black background, for our Wild Things BLOG.
Various paint cans, trays, and containers filled with vibrant, mixed paint colors are scattered and splattered in a chaotic yet colorful arrangement, reminiscent of an imaginative scene from "Where the Wild Things Are.
A vividly painted wooden cart featuring intricate floral and geometric designs, reminiscent of the whimsical style in "Where the Wild Things Are," is situated outdoors against a backdrop of lush green foliage.
A person wearing safety gear is ziplining through a forested area, reminiscent of *Where the Wild Things Are*, while another person stands nearby assisting.
Close-up of a purple and white orchid with green leaves against a bright blue sky, with a blurred green landscape in the background. Blog about the beauty of wild things.
Two individuals are seen engaging in a wild zip-lining adventure at night. One person is gliding on the zip line, while the other is standing next to them, possibly offering assistance. This thrilling moment is a perfect highlight for any adventure BLOG about Wild Things.
A brown butterfly with distinctive eye-like markings on its wings is perched on a person's finger against a green background, capturing the essence of where the Wild Things Are.
A colorful collage of Costa Rican wildlife and scenery, featuring a frog, hummingbird, sloth, monkey, flowers, traditional masks, and the text "Costa Rica" in red—where the wild things are truly spectacular.
A hummingbird with iridescent blue and green feathers feeds from a red and white bird feeder.
Close-up of intricately painted wooden cart wheels in vibrant colors with geometric and floral patterns, reminiscent of "Where the Wild Things Are," displayed outdoors on grass.
A sunset over a layered landscape of mountains and a body of water in the distance, with a tree visible in the foreground. The sky is tinted in shades of purple and orange.
Close-up of the hairy stem and elongated, spiky, orange and white petals of a flower against a black background.

The friendliness of Costa Rica’s people, and the country’s climate, natural diversity, and political stability make it a very special place. I’ve traveled to 90 foreign countries, and Costa Rica is one of only a few in which I could see myself living.

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