Costa RicaProvincia de PuntarenasParritaQuebrada Cerros9°31’53” N 84°18’17” W
11. januar 2019, Costa Rica ⋅ 🌧 82 °F
Tucked into the jungle is Rafiki lodge. They offer great rafting excursions on the Savegre River (indigenous word meaning savage). The Savegre River is the cleanest in Costa Rica and one of theLæs mere
Costa RicaProvincia de PuntarenasPuerto CortésOjochalPunta Mala9°5’28” N 83°40’39” W
Costa RicaProvincia de PuntarenasPuerto CortésOjochalPunta Mala9°5’29” N 83°40’38” W
10. januar 2019, Costa Rica ⋅ 🌧 79 °F
Our last stop today was at Playa Ventana, named for the “windows” carved through the limestone by the water. The beach is a local hangout, so you see families together the Latin music is blaring gLæs mere
Costa RicaProvincia de PuntarenasBorucaLagarto8°57’48” N 83°19’15” W
10. januar 2019, Costa Rica ⋅ 🌧 82 °F
A crazy trek brought us to a favorite swimming hole of the indigenous villagers. We were not equipped, but some decided to swim in clothes...after all, when will you have this chance again.
Costa RicaProvincia de PuntarenasPotrero GrandeTérraba9°3’57” N 83°17’2” W 10. januar 2019, Costa Rica ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
We are at the indigenous mask maker’s workshop. Balsa trees are planted and harvested. Wood is dried for 22 days. It takes two days for the husband to carve a small mask (10-11 inches long) or moreLæs mere
Costa RicaProvincia de PuntarenasPotrero GrandeTérraba9°3’57” N 83°17’2” W
9. januar 2019, Costa Rica ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
The indigenous tribe grows chocolate, some of which is sold or traded. Currency used to be chocolate in these community. The pictures show the cocoa pods, which hold the beans. But they are coveredLæs mere
Costa RicaProvincia de PuntarenasPotrero GrandeTérraba9°4’1” N 83°16’52” W
9. januar 2019, Costa Rica ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
Last year we found this local swimming spot down a small road. So, we headed there this year and had the place to ourselves for an hour...except for the lizard. Our guide showed us how to do facialsLæs mere
Costa RicaProvincia de PuntarenasPotrero GrandeTérraba9°4’1” N 83°16’52” W
9. januar 2019, Costa Rica ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F
We are now in the indigenous tribe and learned how the culture was quashed with the arrival of the Spanish, who did not allow use of indigenous languages. But now laws guarantee that lands and cultureLæs mere
Costa RicaProvincia de PuntarenasPotrero GrandeTérraba9°4’1” N 83°16’52” W
9. januar 2019, Costa Rica ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F
The Boruca tribe is known for incredible masks carved from wood. Luckily, we knew if a spot to buy them straight from the artist at prices 1/4 of what you see them for in the souvenir shops. We evenLæs mere
Forenede StaterTexasDallasCoombs Creek32°46’43” N 96°49’18” W
8. januar 2019, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☀️ 61 °F
We stayed in a funky hostel in Uvita. The shared bathrooms freaked students out just a bit, but they quickly adjusted. Chase used a pool cue to harvest some star fruit from the tree in the courtyard.
Rejsende Somebody is an awesome photographer!! Absolutely thrilled to be able to follow ya’ll. Makes my day!!! Bet ya’ll sad to leave. Quite an adventure !! ❤️
Rejsende I agree with the skills of the photographer!! I see lots of smiles, so that’s good!! What an awesome trip y’all are having!
Rejsende Awesome pictures!! Thank you for taking the time to provide us with all the photos!! They have thoroughly been enjoyed!!!