π New Guinea Impatiens | Impatiens hawkeri πΈ π Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica π¨π· π¬ This plant has a role as a pivotal ingredient in supporting native pollinators in New Guinea, such as bees, who are attracted to the vivid flowers, helping to maintain…
π Hybrid Tea Rose | Rosa hybrida πΉ π Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica π¨π· π¬ βI would water the roses with my tears, to feel the pain of their thorns and the scarlet kiss of their petals.β – Gabriel GarcΓa MΓ‘rquez Also Known as:…
π Black-Eyed Susan Vine | Thunbergia alata πΌ π Seen in Grecia, Alajuela, Costa Rica π¨π· π¬ In several parts of the world, it grows twining around other trees and shrubs, feeding on them like a parasite until it kills them. In Mexico, shamans use…
π Flossflower | Ageratum houstonianum πͺ» π Seen in Grecia, Alajuela, Costa Rica π¨π· π¬ In Costa Rica (where it is known as Flor de Santa LucΓa), there is a popular belief that if you use the small flowers of this plant, and place them…
π Pink Trumpet Tree | Tabebuia rosea πΈ π Seen in Heredia, Costa Rica π¨π· π¬ Apart from its ornamental appeal, pink trumpet tree is utilized for its wood since itΒ΄s weight is light, easy to work with and resistant to decay. This is a…
π Chinese Hibiscus | Hibiscus rosa-sinensis πΈ π Seen in SarchΓ, Alajuela, Costa Rica π¨π· π¬ It is the national flower of Malaysia. It represents fresh love, delicate beauty, refinement, cleanliness, and reserve. Unfortunately, it is currently classified as critically endangered, meaning it faces an…
π BasΓlica of Our Lady of the Angels βͺοΈ π Seen in Cartago, Cartago, Costa Rica π¨π· π¬ This Basilica is the home of the Virgin of Los Angeles, or as Costa Ricans affectionately call her βLa Negritaβ, declared in 1824 by the state as…
π Saint James the Apostle Parish Ruins βͺοΈ π Seen in Cartago, Cartago, Costa Rica π¨π· π¬ According to legend, every time an attempt was made to rebuild this parish church, an earthquake struck, leaving it in ruins once again. This first happened in 1841…
π Dr. Carlos DurΓ‘n Sanatorium (window view from a room) πͺ π Seen in Oreamuno, Cartago, Costa Rica π¨π· π¬ A nice but gloomy view from one of the rooms of the DurΓ‘n Sanatorium in Costa Rica. Photo Location: Oreamuno, Cartago, Costa Rica Year Opened:…
π Former Port Captaincy π§π»ββοΈ π Seen in Downtown, Puntarenas, Costa Rica π¨π· π¬ This beautiful 19th-century structure once served as a lookout post, providing a better view of the sea towards San Lucas Island and other islands in the gulf. The Old Captaincy, built…
π Christmas Tree π π Seen in Mall San Pedro (Prior to Remodeling), San JosΓ©, Costa Rica π¨π· π¬ βEven as we lose other things through the years, let us keep Christmas as something bright. Let us return to our childlike faith.β β Grace Noll…
π Christmas Tree π π Seen in Terramall, Cartago, Costa Rica π¨π· π¬ βThereβs nothing sadder in this world than to wake up on Christmas morning and not be a child.β β Erma Bombeck β
