Tag: Alajuela

Sunset from The Berlin Lookout, Costa Rica

๐Ÿ” Sunset from The Berlin Lookout ๐ŸŒพ๐ŸŒ… ๐Ÿ“ Seen in San Ramon, Alajuela, Costa Rica ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ท ๐Ÿ’ฌ ยจLetโ€™s make sunsets unforgettable, mornings beautiful, and nights something we always want to repeatยจ. (Leo Romsog) Photo Location: San Ramon, Alajuela, Costa Rica Year of Foundation: 1854 Area…

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Sunset from Bernardo Soto Highway, Costa Rica

๐Ÿ” Sunset from Bernardo Soto Highway ๐ŸŒ…๐Ÿ›ฃ๏ธ ๐Ÿ“ Seen in Garita, Alajuela, Costa Rica ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ท ๐Ÿ’ฌ Every sunset gives us the opportunity to close one chapter and begin another. (Ralph Waldo Emerson) Photo Location: Garita, Alajuela, Costa Rica Year of Foundation: 1922 Area Total: KM2:…

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The Oxcart, patriotic symbol of Costa Rica.

๐Ÿ” The oxcart, patriotic symbol of Costa Rica ๐Ÿ‚ ๐Ÿ“ Seen in Sarchรญ, Alajuela, Costa Rica ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ท ๐Ÿ’ฌ The typical oxcart is deeply rooted in the countryโ€™s national identity. It has been a national symbol of Costa Rica since 1988, and the tradition of painting…

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Beechcraft King Air F90 MS-P020, 2018

๐Ÿ” Beechcraft King Air F90 MS-P020, 2018 โœˆ๏ธ ๐Ÿ“ Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ท ๐Ÿ’ฌ This aircraft is currently used by the Costa Rican Ministry of Public Security for humanitarian aid deliveries and maritime and air surveillance in hard-to-reach areas such as Cocos Island.…

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Curtiss Robin C-1 Challenger, 1928

๐Ÿ” Curtiss Robin C-1 Challenger, 1928 ๐Ÿ›ซ ๐Ÿ“ Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ท ๐Ÿ’ฌ Manufactured in 1928, this Curtiss Robin broke the world flight time record in 1929, lasting 17 days in the air. This is considered the most famous Curtiss Robin in the…

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Blue-and-White Swallow, Costa Rica

๐Ÿ” Blue-and-White Swallow | Pygochelidon cyanoleuca ๐Ÿฆ ๐Ÿ“ Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ท ๐Ÿ’ฌ One of the most common and widely distributed Neotropical swallows. Small and compact with a notched tail. Generally dark above and white below Also Known as: Swallow Size: Length: 11โ€“12…

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Tropical Kingbird, Costa Rica

๐Ÿ” Tropical Kingbird | Tyrannus melancholicus ๐Ÿค ๐Ÿ“ Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ท ๐Ÿ’ฌ Merlin ID describes this beautiful bird as ยจa large, ubiquitous yellow-bellied flycatcher found throughout most of Middle and South America, though tends to be uncommon in US (specifically north side)โ€ฆ…

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Rufous-Tailed Hummingbird, Costa Rica

๐Ÿ” Rufous-Tailed Hummingbird | Amazilia tzacatl ๐Ÿชถ ๐Ÿ“ Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ท ๐Ÿ’ฌ โ€œAs long as the hummingbird had not abandoned the land, somewhere there were still flowers, and they could all go on.โ€ โ€“ Leslie Marmon Silko โ€“ Also Known as: Little…

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Great Kiskadee, Costa Rica

๐Ÿ” Great Kiskadee | Pitangus sulphuratus ๐Ÿค ๐Ÿ“ Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ท ๐Ÿ’ฌ Speaking of a colourful description, the Great Kiskadeeโ€™s scientific name is the Pitangus Sulphuratus. Sulphuratus is derived from the word โ€˜sulphurโ€™, which describes the yellow underside of the bird. Pure Sulphur is yellow. In addition,…

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Rainbow-Billed Toucan, Costa Rica

๐Ÿ” Rainbow-Billed Toucan | Ramphastos sulfuratus ๐Ÿฆ ๐Ÿ“ Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ท ๐Ÿ’ฌ Belize definitely made an excellent decision in naming this toucan its national bird. This is one of my favorite photographs. Also Known as: Keel-Billed Toucan, Sulfur-Breasted Toucan Size: Weight: 500…

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Golden Shower Tree, Costa Rica

๐Ÿ” Golden Shower Tree | Cassia fistula ๐ŸŒผ ๐Ÿ“ Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ท ๐Ÿ’ฌ A beautiful tree well known in Costa Rica for its striking yellow color. Being a legume, it typically contributes nitrogen to the soil, enriching itโ€ฆ which is why this…

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Barberton Daisy, Costa Rica

๐Ÿ” Barberton Daisy | Gerbera jamesonii ๐Ÿชด ๐Ÿ“ Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ท ๐Ÿ’ฌ This beautiful plant is considered native to South Africa. According to various online sources, the gerbera symbolizes โ€œeternal happinessโ€ and has the ability to purify the air and remove formalin…

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