Thursday, January 17, 2013

Uvita and Tiskita Adventures

After we left Monteverde, we headed over to Uvita to stay at Villas Gaia. There, we spent a lot of time relaxing by the pool and exploring the local beach. One of the days we went whale watching and snorkeling. Dolphins (pictured) swam right up to our boat! We were able to see puffer fish, starfish, parrot fish and many other tropical colored marine life.

After Uvita, we then arrived at Tiskita Jungle Ecolodge. We are staying here for four days. While on the property, we went on a guided tour by one of the lodge owners. He taught us about the forest and we saw a chestnut-mandible toucan and spectacle owls (pictured). Students were also able to explore the new beach and nearby town.

Thursday, all of the students split into their groups and conducted bird counts. Many beautiful birds were seen such as the violacious trogon and the long billed hermit. Throughout the day students observed various species of mammals including coatis, tent bats (pictured), white-faced capuchin monkeys, and red-backed squirrel monkeys (pictured). Some students spent the day on a horseback ride on the beach and into the mountains while other students ventured over to a waterfall (pictured).

Pictures by: Dom Scaffa, Jen LoDico, and Micah Walker



























4 comments:

  1. Wow! Looks and sounds amazing. Thanks so much for sharing these photos and stories. It really means a lot to some of us, out here in the grip of winter, to see our dearest smiling in the tropical sun.
    -Becky's Smelly Boyfriend

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  2. They say every picture tells a story...so happy you all are experiencing a once in a lifetime adventure.The dimples and smiles tell it all. xo

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  3. Awesome stuff! We are thrilled that all of you are having such a wonderful experience with all the beautiful scenery, wildlife and people. Costa Rica looks amazing... just like you.

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  4. Pictures are great! Cant get over over vibrant all the colors are! It truly seems like a great enviromental place, you can tell by the water, colors and the fresh air! Everyone looks fantastic!


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