Costa Rica Pictures: Santa Fe Wetlands

The Santa Fe Wetlands form a vital part of the Rio Frio River Basin and a marvel of natural beauty for those who get to witness them. If you want to see more pictures in our Costa Rica Picture Gallery, click on the following links:

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During the winter months, the Santa Fe Wetlands turn into a lake-like body of
water shown here.


In the Summer, February through May, the water level recedes quite a bit,
leaving room for grasses to emerge above the surface.


In the Summer one can also find estuaries full of caymans in the Santa Fe
Wetlands. Yikes!


A cayman basking in the sunshine on the Rio Frio.


These cranes are almost always in sight in the Santa Fe Wetlands


Close-up of lilly pads in the Santa Fe Wetlands


A bee resting on a flower in the garden of the Llanos del Rio Inn


A crocodile in the Santa Fe Wetlands


An estuary full of caymans in the Santa Fe Wetlands


A cayman relaxing in the Santa Fe Wetlands. The locals call it a guajipal,
pronounced gwa-hee-PAL.


A howler monkey as seen from the Rio Frio boat ride


These wild turkeys (pavones in Spanish) are not only beautiful, but
are an endangered species. Enjoy this rare glimpse. I know I did. The male is on
the left and the female is on the right.


The male fleeing the suspicious camera-toting biped. These animals don't seem incredibly fleet of foot and are not great at flying either. No wonder they're endangered.


The female struttin' her stuff.


An iguana found basking along the bank of the Rio Frio


Cranes are found in great abundance all-year-round in the Santa Fe Wetlands

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