Eco-Tourism on Prezi

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Random spheres that have be found all over Costa Rica. Historians do not know how they arrived, but some suggest it was from another world (Javier) Alien spheres anyone?

The gang enjoying fresh coconut water! Apparently it is really good for your digestive system and your kidneys....also a cure for a hangover.

Wonderful hot springs! There were different levels of naturally heated mineral pools at the hot springs, this one was moderately warm. It was important to take breaks or enter a cooler pool so you didn't get overheated.

Can you spot the spider monkey swinging in the trees?? What a great experience to get to view a whole flock of them just making their way through the forest!

La Catarata de La Fortuna - What a memorable hike! It's a shame that locals have to pay to view such a beautiful waterfall, but it is definitely worth it.

Pineapples!

Here is Christopher holding up a part of the pineapple that can actually be planted into the ground and it will produce another pineapple! Something to try at home!

Universidad de Costa Rica Butterfly farm

Here is one of the species spotted in the butterfly farm on UCR's campus. It was a nice farm with many different types of marisposas (butterflies). I really enjoyed learning about how their color plays a large role in their defense mechanisms.

Tico Electronics

Here is a photo of the Tico Electronics employee production board. I thought this was very interesting on how they show weekly employee performance.

Poas Volcano

Poas Volanco. This was such and exciting hike! Wish we could have seen it erupt because apparently the day before it erupted 18x.

June 5 - San Jose last day - shopping

Our last day in San Jose was full of bargaining and shopping. We were able to go to the market that we visited the first couple of days and bargained our way to buying tons of gifts. It was hard to not want to buy everything especially since the vendors were all very nice. After the market, Taylor, Michelle and I decided to go downtown and explore San Jose. We walked around and stopped in a McDonalds for Taylor so she could get a snack wrap and I ran out when I saw rice and beans. Michelle and I packed a lunch and we all ate outside in a nice park area. We also stopped in a nice bakery and had a little treat and some coffee. We took a taxi home and prepared for our last lecture with Mauricio on Eco-tourism. It was a very interesting lecture and it was easy to comprehend, it also led to good discussion during dinner. After a traditional dinner at this very nice restaurant we all packed our bags and got to bed early to get up early for our departure at 4:00 a.m.. I was ready to go home, but at the same time I really wanted to stay and explore more of this country. It was such a fabulous and eye opening trip and I am very happy to be able to have experienced it with such great company.