"La Paz - Hummingbirds" Top 5 Page for this destination Alajuela Travelogue by BEETLE_VERTE
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As I was saying... we had an amazing time trying to capture a glimpse of these small marvels. We got sting by bugs, we got crowded by tourists, we smelled the hot weird aroma of the garden and boiled under the sun, but still, this the part we liked best (provided you take a time out to let a crowd pass).
Like kids in a candy store, we couldn't get enough of these jewels.
Big (for a hummingbird!), impressive, the most beautiful shade of blue, a great Colibri!
We ended our day, and our trip, with this Violet Sabrewing by our side. While we gracefully drank our free coffee, we couldn't take our eyes off this guy defending its territory, hunting minuscule bugs and slurping sugar nectar... and obviously posing for us!
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More great information...and great photos of the volcano crater lakes..well written and detailed tips...just what I like!!
Ever increasing "the bite" on tourists, ZOO-AVE now charges about $15 for tourists but still only $6 for nationals. It's still a terrific place and worth the trip out to see it!
I like your page! Getting ready for my 2nd trip to Costa Rica this year. Can't get enough!@
Your tips are invaluable, esp the tourist trap and warnings...thank you very much!
Great trips! Really liked the Green turtle photo!
Thanks for the advice too...will use Alajuela as my "first campbase" in January ;-)
I will use Alajuela as my Costa Rica "Hub" next time. thanks for the advice!
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