Flora
Costa Rica boasts over 900 national parks for good reason.
In fact, this small nation boasts close to 1/3 of the land mass
dedicated to national parks and nature preserves. Only Canada,
at about 35% (and the world leader in this category) has
more land set aside as natural preserves. Costa Rica is host
to over 30% of the worlds varieties of plants (over 8000
varieties).The country is the world's largest exporter of
Orchids but that is only the beginning. Hedges can be found
everywhere growing colorful Bougenvilya. How about a hedge
of growing cactus specifically planted to keep the
turtles out of your backyard. And fences made from "living
posts". Cut a branchoff an existing tree, limb it and simply
plant it to become another living fence post. Fields of
melons, mountains of coffee, plantations of bananas,
groves of mangoes, and so much more. Check out the short slide
show on this page for some sample pictures of some of the fabulous
flora of Costa Rica. We took all of these pictures ourselves from the area.
Many of these pictures were taken
right on our property. Enjoy this wonderful
scenery every day during your stay.
Our place is full of flowers. If you
would like a bouquet, ask Chico to cut you a nice fresh selection.
Similarily, if any of the fruit on our property is in season, he will cut you a
nice fresh selection.