Our first day in San Jos'e there was a parade. The people had walked for long distances with their carts to be in the parade.
The house we rented. A nice quite location on the Pacific side of Costa Rica. This is the back area.
We were there in the winter but it was hot enough to go swimming everyday. It is very easy to get sunburned.
A friend lived near the pool and came out every day to visit.
The dog, Sammy, came with the house
Macaws came every evening to feed on nuts on a near by tree.
We were driving down the road and these guys fell right out of the jungle and on to the road.
An active volcano. That is smoke not clouds.
Local wild life.
A tram ride through the jungle. The Guide told us that this had once been a coffee plantation.
If you are planning a trip to Costa Rica I am sure you will have a wonderful time. Beware, the people are fine people but very poor. There is a crime problem and people make money buy watching your car in a parking lot while you shop or eat. Be sure and pay them. If you are driving I suggest you rent one with a standard transmission. There is little flat land in Costa Rica and if you are driving you will find yourself climbing steep mountain roads. Also watch for landslides. The soil is very loose and a slide can happen at any time.
Many people go the Costa Rica for dental care. You can get excellent care in San Jos'e and if you need extensive work done you can have a vacation and get your dental care for what it would have cost in the US.