Tapanti National Park hasn't made many of the top 10 lists for National Parks in Costa Rica, which is a good thing; it means it's still low on the radar as far as parks go, and boy is it beautiful!
Read moreCentro Agronómico Tropical de Investigación y Enseñanza
At first glance, CATIE is more like a university campus, but they are, in fact, an international institute for agricultural development and biological conservation in Central America and the Caribbean with an incredible outdoor botanical garden.
Read moreCosta Rica sojourn: Orosí Valley
Orosí Valley is a fairly short drive from San Jose and is a particularly rich hub for seeing plant life, particularly if you have your own car.
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