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First you will
visit Poas Volcano, where you can admire the impressive and imposing crater
of the volcano, which is 1.7 miles (2,708 meters) above sea level.  The
trip then continues as you pass by strawberry fields, ferns, and flowers
before arriving at the volcano where you will have time to observe the
main crater and sulfur fumaroles.
 At
La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park and Wildlife Refuge, you will discover
one of the world's largest butterfly farm observatories. The Butterfly
Observatory is the largest in the world, spanning the length of a football
field and reaching heights of 50 feet (15 meters). This enclosed structure
allows butterflies to soar freely while guests walk amid their habitat.
Here you can observe 22 different butterfly species in their natural habitat,
learning about their intriguing metamorphosis cycle. Also at the Nature
Park is a fascinating hummingbird garden with 24 different species; a
frog pond with nocturnal, diurnal and poisonous frogs; a serpentarium
with 30 of the most beautiful snakes of the country, and an orchid garden
in which stands the national flower. It is recommended to wear light clothing,
walking shoes, insect repellent and don't forget binoculars and a raincoat!
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