Manuel Antonio

Today the students were excited to finally go to the beach.  We went to Parque Nacional de Manuel Antonio which is a tropical forest and a beach.  We walked the trail for about twenty minutes before arriving at the cove-like beach.  Even though it was a bit overcast, students enjoyed about two hours in the water and on the beach.  They begged to stay longer but we had to get on the road.  On the trail back, we got to see some squirrel and capuchin monkeys.

We went back to the hotel for lunch where we got to see even more monkeys.  Then it was time to board the bus again for a two hour ride to Jacó for our crocodile tour.  Jon, our tour guide, pointed out egrets, herons, pelicans and red macaws among other birds.  The captain showed us various crocodiles and was able to draw them out of the water so we could get a good view.  And of course, since it is the rainy season, it started to rain after we got on the boat which was fortunately covered.

Then we loaded back on the bus for another two hour ride back to El Rancho where we are spending the last night.  Students are sad to be leaving since they have had such a good time here.

See you tomorrow.