Exploring the Night in Monteverde

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As the sun set over the Nicoya Gulf, a white-nosed coati inspected a small puddle probing the water with its tongue. The coati, a cousin of the raccoon with a long nose and bushy tail, wandered past with the curiosity of a puppy searching for scraps. Inside the nearby reception building, I met my guide, Allen, and a group of three from Holland before heading into the forest for the Bajo del Tigre night hike.

Last updated: Oct 22, 2023


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Monteverde

A gentle mist settles over the canopy in the grey dawn light of the Monteverde cloud forest. A thin sheen of dew collects on the leaves and the moss d....