CR is home to an extensive amount of wildlife, plant life, and has 12 out of the 14 climate zones. For being such a small country, this is really impressive. Yesterday I traveled to Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfalls. While walking the trails around these natural phenomena I was able to witness some of the lush vegetation as well as the diverse animals that call CR home (although, thankfully, the majority of these were in cages). The volcano looks more like a giant steaming crater although its 9000 feet above sea level.

The Paz Waterfalls are one of 112 in the country. Part of the trail led so close to the rushing water it was almost like I was underneath it. Watching the ambush of water cascade over the edge was by far the coolest part of the excursion.

Along with a plethora of flowers there was also an animal reserve for rescued animals. If I could pick one word to describe CR after this trip it would be vibrant.