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  1. Man looking out to waves at misty tropical beach.
  2. School of fish in blue waters off Isla de Cano.

    Isla de Cano, Costa Rica

    by Johnny Haglund

  3. The Satyrid Butterfly (Cithaerias menander: Satyrinae) is nearly invisible when flying due to its clear wings. It flies low to the ground in the dark primary rainforest, feeding on rotting fruits and decomposing funghi.
  4. Surfers, Playa Cocles.

    Playa Cocles, Costa Rica

    by Christopher Baker

  5. Chestnut-Mandibled Toucan (Ramphastos swainsonii) in profile.
  6. Brown Pelicans (Pelicanus occidentalis) fly over the Pacific Ocean waves.

    Brown Pelicans, Costa Rica

    by Ralph Hopkins

  7. Beach on Pacific Ocean on west coast of Costa Rica.
  8. Surfers playing in the water, Playa Carmen.

    Playa Carmen, Costa Rica

    by Christian Aslund

  9. Basilisk (Basiliscus basiliscus) sitting on guard in his environment at Serpentarium.
  10. Poolside New Years Eve celebration.
  11. Silhouetted jugglers on the beach.

    Beach, Costa Rica

    by Christian Aslund

  12. Woman travelling on a quad bike.

    Quad bike, Costa Rica

    by Christian Aslund

  13. Birds flying along ferry ride between Peninsula de Nicoya and Puntarenas.
  14. Couple of men laying on rock and viewing waterfall near city of Arenal.

    City of Arenal, Costa Rica

    by Damian Turski

  15. Reflections in shades of a surfer looking at the waves.

    Reflections in shades, Costa Rica

    by Christian Aslund

  16. Surfers walking through the forest, towards the beach.

    Surfers walking, Jacó

    by Christian Aslund

  17. Panning for gold on Peninsula de Osa.
  18. Crew watching small plane landing on runway, South West Costa Rica.
  19. Coffee plantation worker with coffee bag.

    Coffee plantation worker, Costa Rica

    by Christer Fredriksson

  20. Cathedral Carthago with locals.

    Cathedral Carthago, Costa Rica

    by Christer Fredriksson

  21. Villager on beach Cahuita National Park.

    Cahuita National Park, Costa Rica

    by Christer Fredriksson

  22. School children outside Edificio Metaclico.

    Edificio Metaclico, San José

    by Christopher Baker

  23. Tropical rain forest, lake with Volcano in background.

    Tropical rain forest, Costa Rica

    by Christer Fredriksson

  24. Harvested coffee beans in bags.

    Harvested coffee beans, Costa Rica

    by Christer Fredriksson

  25. The historic landmark red church of Grecia.

    Grecia, Costa Rica

    by Mark Newman

  26. White-water rafting on the Pacuare River in Costa Rica. The river is one of the top five ranking rivers in the world for scenery and sometimes violent rapids.

    Pacuare River, Costa Rica

    by Mark Newman

  27. A traveller pausing to take in the scenery: dry tropical forest in the Rio Verde drainage area.

    Rio Verde drainage, Costa Rica

    by Brent Winebrenner

  28. A famer and his ox and cart toil the fields in Playa Camaronal.

    Playa Camaronal, Costa Rica

    by Roberto Gerometta

  29. A typical San Jose bus takes on passengers.

    San Jose bus, San José

    by Roberto Gerometta

  30. The iridescent Blue Morpho Butterfly (Morpho menelaus) from Monteverde.

    Blue Morpho Butterfly, Costa Rica

    by Roberto Gerometta

  31. Guest at Hotel Borinquen receives Mudmask treatment.

    Hotel Borinquen, Costa Rica

    by Christopher Baker

  32. Arenal Volcano belching plume of smoke and ash.
  33. Sign on kayak for local tour company.

    Sign on kayak, Jacó

    by Corey Wise

  34. Visitors regard Poas Volcano, a stratovolcano with both an active and a dormant volcano. The crater has been active since 1834.

    Poas Volcano, Costa Rica

    by Tom Boyden

  35. Woman and children on suspension bridge in forest.

    Suspension bridge in forest, Costa Rica

    by Philip & Karen Smith

  36. Boy rope swinging off tree.

    Boy rope, Costa Rica

    by Aaron McCoy

  37. La Fortuna Waterfall.
  38. White-faced Capuchin (Cebus capucinus) laying on a branch in a tropical rainforest.
  39. Beef on stick, food vendor.

    Food vendor, Costa Rica

    by Aaron McCoy

  40. National Fiesta, Bulls and dancing.
  41. Children standing in water at sunset.

    Children standing in water, Costa Rica

    by Philip & Karen Smith

  42. Pet Scarlet Macaw biting man's cap, near San Jose.
  43. Forest floor fire in teak plantation.

    Teak plantation, Costa Rica

    by Brent Winebrenner

  44. Stream in topiary garden in front of the town church.

    Topiary garden, Costa Rica

    by Alfredo Maiquez

  45. Three boys playing with a football on the pavement outside a row of painted buildings
  46. A milkman, pushing a painted wooden cart loaded with milk cans, past a painted wall

    Milkman, San José

    by Eric Wheater

  47. Wood-panelled ceilings and stone columns inside Basilica Cartago.
  48. Man walking on rim of Irazu volcano crater, against blue sky.

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