Thursday, February 21, 2019

Exploring the Border - Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Today saw our travelers in the Arenal region embarking on an adventure to remember! While on a boat tour of the Río Frío, stretching across northwestern Costa Rica and into Nicaragua, our students beheld the perfect conical shape that emerged from the green hills of Alajuela - the Arenal Volcano! This mile-high volcano has been active for 7,000 years and provides the thermal energy for the nearby hot springs. 

Enjoying the most visited portion of the river, the section that goes through the Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge, the students saw an abundance of wildlife including fresh water sharks, caimans, many varieties of tropical birds and yes, monkeys!  

They also made time for hanging out in the town of La Fortuna and a visit to a local church. Our Cardinal travelers also made some new friends - from Natick, MA and Alion, NY!  


Arenal Volcano


Cruisin' the Río Frío


Just across the border of Nicaragua




Feeling very much at home!


Amigos!

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