Pavones, Costa Rica - Corcovado National Park

            COSTA RICA - PARQUE NACIONAL CORCOVADO (FEBRUARY 27, 2013): The most biologically intense place on earth, established in 1975, Corcovado National Park boasts over 500 different tree species, which provide the necessary habitat for animals ranging from the very rare Herpy Eagle, to the extremely venomous Bushmaster snake.  Explained by its diverse plant life, this habitat provides an adequate, "human free" environment in which these animals can thrive.

Visiting this place, though my time was short, is like nothing I have ever seen before in my life.  Oddly, with the variety of animals and plants that are quite dangerous, I felt quite safe with a bit of know-how and a local guide to point out which hazards to avoid.  For the most part, all but the plant biodiversity wants to avoid human contact.  That being said, we did encounter a Bushmaster snake, a troop of Mantled Howlers, Parasol Ants (leafcutter) and several different species of spiders, including the very large, and extremely venomous Brazilian Wandering Spider (Phoneutria), known to exist in Central America.  I didn't know this until I asked our guide what I had just photographed...Yikes! As long as they are not disturbed, they are docile...thank God!

The highlight of our trip was Pavones Beach (the longest left point-break in the world) and the fact that we arrived during a spectacular swell, which consisted of 6 to 8 foot breakers that were nearly double overhead out at the indicator.  Having not experienced surf like this before, being able to ride a wave for nearly a minute was exhausting, in such a wonderful way!  The people, the food, and the hospitality (Carolina at Hotel La Perla) were all first rate and exhibited that laid back lifestyle Pavones Beach is famous for...Pura Vida!!! -DvK

Taken in: Costa Rica / Limon (show map)

Taken on: March 2, 2013

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