We had an outstanding day exploring one of the many national parks of Costa Rica, one that includes an active volcano. We also visited a working ranch, better known as a hacienda in this country. We had a day full of trail hikes, horseback rides, waterfalls, hot springs, and volcano activities.
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Costa Rica, 11/29/2022, National Geographic Quest
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Federico Chacón, Naturalist
Federico Chacón, or “Fico” as he is better known by his friends, started guiding one-day nature tours on weekends and holidays at the age of 18 right at the time he started studies at the University of Costa Rica. It was just a part-time job, that wa...
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