Costa Rica: Volcan Rincon de la Vieja National Park

Volcan Rincon de la Vieja National Park is a hiking paradise in the very northern part of Costa Rica. Two active volcanoes are part of the park – Rincon de la Vieja and Santa Maria. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for the diversity of its fauna and flora. The habitats are diverse as well – from rainforest to dry savanna on the western slopes. I was extremely lucky and got to see a tapir, an elusive animal resembling half elephant half cow,
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