"La Paz - Hummingbirds" Top 5 Page for this destination Alajuela Travelogue by BEETLE_VERTE


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The photograph and the hummingbird...

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).

Hummingbird garden

Like kids in a candy store, we couldn't get enough of these jewels.

Hummingbird garden

The not so shy Green crowned brilliant female...

Hummingbird garden

And her companion...

The great Violet Sabrewing

Still our favorite!

The great Violet Sabrewing

Easier to photograph here... or are we getting better?!

The great Violet Sabrewing

Big (for a hummingbird!), impressive, the most beautiful shade of blue, a great Colibri!

The great Violet Sabrewing

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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    Greggor58 Oct 31, 2010 at 3:15 PM Report Abuse

    More great information...and great photos of the volcano crater lakes..well written and detailed tips...just what I like!!

  • PanamaSam Jul 24, 2008 at 8:25 PM Report Abuse

    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!

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    verusshka Apr 13, 2008 at 11:10 AM Report Abuse

    I like your page! Getting ready for my 2nd trip to Costa Rica this year. Can't get enough!@

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    windsorgirl Oct 11, 2007 at 4:34 PM Report Abuse

    Your tips are invaluable, esp the tourist trap and warnings...thank you very much!

  • tiger9090a Sep 16, 2005 at 10:54 AM Report Abuse

    Great trips! Really liked the Green turtle photo!

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    nomada Dec 17, 2004 at 6:16 AM Report Abuse

    Thanks for the advice too...will use Alajuela as my "first campbase" in January ;-)

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    quime Aug 7, 2004 at 12:26 PM Report Abuse

    I will use Alajuela as my Costa Rica "Hub" next time. thanks for the advice!

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