Tag: Alajuela

JAC e-JS4, 2025

πŸ” JAC e-JS4 βš‘οΈπŸš™ πŸ“ Seen in San RamΓ³n, Alajuela, Costa Rica πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ πŸ’¬ JAC partnered with the Italian design house β€œJAC Italy Design Center” in Turin for its exterior and interior design. You can actually see Italian influences in the smooth, European-style body lines…

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Great-Tailed Grackle, Costa Rica

πŸ” Great-Tailed Grackle | Quiscalus mexicanus πŸ¦β€β¬› πŸ“ Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica πŸ‡¨πŸ‡· πŸ’¬ In Mesoamerican cultures, grackles (zanates) were considered messengers or tricksters β€” symbols of cleverness and adaptability. In some regions, their song is said to announce rain or visitors. Also Known…

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Ecuadorian Paper Wasp, Costa Rica

πŸ” Ecuadorian Paper Wasp | Polybia aequatorialis 🐝 πŸ“ Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica πŸ‡¨πŸ‡· πŸ’¬ Also known as This particular insect belongs to the group of paper wasps, because it builds its nest out of a papery material made from chewed plant fibers. Also…

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Eastern Meadow Vole, Costa Rica

πŸ” Eastern Meadow Vole | Microtus pennsylvanicus πŸ€ πŸ“ Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica πŸ‡¨πŸ‡· πŸ’¬ These small rodents are often mistaken for mice, but they have shorter tails, rounder bodies, and smaller ears. Also Known as: Field vole / mouse, meadow vole / mouse,…

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Spongy Moth, Costa Rica

πŸ” Spongy Moth | Lymantria dispar dispar πŸ› πŸ“ Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica πŸ‡¨πŸ‡· πŸ’¬ The spongy moth is an invasive insect from Europe that was accidentally introduced in North America in the 1860s during an attempt to rear an alternative silk-producing insect. Also…

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Emerald Swift, Costa Rica

πŸ” Emerald Swift | Sceloporus malachiticus 🦎 πŸ“ Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica πŸ‡¨πŸ‡· πŸ’¬ Emerald swifts are distinctly bright green in color, with males typically being more striking than females, having bright blue patches on either side of the belly. Also Known as: Green…

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Montezuma Oropendola, Costa Rica

πŸ” Montezuma Oropendola | Psarocolius montezuma πŸ¦… πŸ“ Seen in Grecia, Alajuela, Costa Rica πŸ‡¨πŸ‡· πŸ’¬ According to Cornell University, this beautiful bird can be seen at forest edges, open woodlands, farmland, and semi-open wooded areas. Sightings have been reported throughout eastern Mexico and throughout…

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Crimson-fronted Parakeet, Costa Rica

πŸ” Crimson-fronted Parakeet | Psittacara finschi 🦜 πŸ“ Seen in Grecia, Alajuela, Costa Rica πŸ‡¨πŸ‡· πŸ’¬ They are very beautiful. They have plumage of intense green tones. The intense red feathers on their heads stand out. This beautiful bird has a large, hooked beak. It…

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Big Leaf Hydrangea, Costa Rica

πŸ” Big Leaf Hydrangea | Hydrangea macrophylla 🌱 πŸ“ Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica πŸ‡¨πŸ‡· πŸ’¬ Hydrangea macrophylla has its etymological origins in the Greek words for water (hydros) and jar (angos). This is due to the plant’s resemblance to an ancient water jug or…

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Canna Lily, Costa Rica

πŸ” Canna Lily | Canna generalis 🌿 πŸ“ Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica πŸ‡¨πŸ‡· πŸ’¬ A beautiful, three-petaled flower with a spectacular orange color. Besides being known as CaΓ±a de las Indias, it’s also known as Platanillo… seen in PoΓ‘s, Alajuela. Also Known as: Cane…

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Treasure Flower, Costa Rica

πŸ” Treasure Flower | Gazania rigens 🌼 πŸ“ Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica πŸ‡¨πŸ‡· πŸ’¬ Some people say this flower represents pride in a person. Its flowers open in the sun and close after sunset, which is very interesting. Also Known as: Gazania, Pied gazania,…

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The Berlin Lookout, Costa Rica

πŸ” The Berlin Lookout 🫑 πŸ“ Seen in San Ramon, Alajuela, Costa Rica πŸ‡¨πŸ‡· πŸ’¬ Just a glance at the wonderful scenery offered by this beautiful viewpoint in San RamΓ³n is enough to dispel any sadness or worry that may be weighing us down. Photo…

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