Something that most folks don't get to see. . .

This is way back in the boonies here at the hotel. The river you see is accessible a few hundred yards up to the right, but you can't get to this area unless you do some serious hiking off the trails.

When we went back, we saw jaguar tracks (the cats didn't show themselves to us) and some great sights, including birds, snake skins and other great plants.

We don't tell guests about getting off this beaten path, as it's not the safest route, but it does pay off with a beautiful view.

During the rainy season, the fence posts will be nearly under water at times, as flash-flooding is an issue here in Costa Rica.