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04 January, 2006

Poas National Park & Volcano

Cloud Forest of Poas Volcano
View of the cloud forest from one of the lookout points near the crater of Poas volcano.



Hands-on Learning: Cloud Forest Ecology
Our itinerary included learning about tropical cloud forests first-hand on the high-elevation Poas volcano.



Natural History of Costa Rica: View of the Central Valley
Meghan, Christine & Jes (back row, L to R) with Michelle L. (front) at a lookout point of the central valley of Costa Rica from the upper slopes of the Poas Volcano at an elevation of about 2000 meters. There we discussed the natural history of Costa Rica and enjoyed the view.