In the Wild!
I'll never forget our brief stop en route from the Puerto Jimenez airport (Osa Peninsula) to Bosque del Cabo, the rain forest lodge where we were staying (nothing like the Hyatt- highly recommended!) to hear and see the howler monkeys. The "drive" from the airport seemed to be straight out of Indiana Jones: lush vegitation, a deeply rutted road that only the driver knew how to navigate, small streams we had to cross... It was exciting! When the driver stopped and announced that there were howler monkeys in the trees, I couldn't have been more excited. The loud, guttural howls of the male monkeys were like nothing I'd ever heard- before or since. That was the first of many wild animal experiences during our week-long trip in the Osa Peninsula- a trip I'll never forget!
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danielz
on
July 26, 2008
Volunteer here!!
Will definitely volunteer for PRETOMA next time I'm visiting!
by
Franck
on
July 25, 2008
Turtles rock!
When working for PRETOMA, I wonder if after a hard night's work they serve you breakfast?
Make sure to stop by the Canas Blancas Animal Sanctuary!
One of the wonders of the wild Osa Peninsula is Canas Blancas. Some great folks bought a piece of land there and settled to create an animal sanctuary, where they take in all kinds of injured animals needing special care. The sanctuary is a half day tour across the Golfo Dulche (Sweet Gulf). You can catch a boat from Puerto Jimenez. It is a wonderful place to see these creatures of the jungle up close and help out a good cause. They work only on donations and have dedicated themselves in the rehabilitation of the local animals. Kids have wonderful tales to tell after this adventure!
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5 Comments on this articleby love2travel on July 29, 2008
In the Wild! I'll never forget our brief stop en route from the Puerto Jimenez airport (Osa Peninsula) to Bosque del Cabo, the rain forest lodge where we were staying (nothing like the Hyatt- highly recommended!) to hear and see the howler monkeys. The "drive" from the airport seemed to be straight out of Indiana Jones: lush vegitation, a deeply rutted road that only the driver knew how to navigate, small streams we had to cross... It was exciting! When the driver stopped and announced that there were howler monkeys in the trees, I couldn't have been more excited. The loud, guttural howls of the male monkeys were like nothing I'd ever heard- before or since. That was the first of many wild animal experiences during our week-long trip in the Osa Peninsula- a trip I'll never forget!
by danielz on July 26, 2008
Volunteer here!! Will definitely volunteer for PRETOMA next time I'm visiting!
by Franck on July 25, 2008
Turtles rock! When working for PRETOMA, I wonder if after a hard night's work they serve you breakfast?
by dangerjr on July 25, 2008
Sign me up! Ok, I'm ready to go!
by Cyril on July 25, 2008
Make sure to stop by the Canas Blancas Animal Sanctuary! One of the wonders of the wild Osa Peninsula is Canas Blancas. Some great folks bought a piece of land there and settled to create an animal sanctuary, where they take in all kinds of injured animals needing special care. The sanctuary is a half day tour across the Golfo Dulche (Sweet Gulf). You can catch a boat from Puerto Jimenez. It is a wonderful place to see these creatures of the jungle up close and help out a good cause. They work only on donations and have dedicated themselves in the rehabilitation of the local animals. Kids have wonderful tales to tell after this adventure!
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