One of the most unique environments in the world survives on Costa Rica’s mountaintops. Cloud forests like Monteverde’s are formed by a combination of wind and geography. When trade winds flow from the northeast across the warm Caribbean Sea they drive moist air into the Cordillera Tilarán. … [Read more...]
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Shell Game
Beachcombers Beware It is prohibited to remove anything (rocks, wood, plants, animals etc.) from inside national parks or wildlife refuges. On all other beaches (outside parks and refuges) only commercial collectors with the appropriate permit are allowed to remove sea shells. There are also … [Read more...]