We passed patch of floating water hyacinths and a boat similar to the one we were on.
The roots of one of the ancient mangrove trees.
Some wildlife wasn't easy to spot.
Did you notice the bird in the center of this picture?
Go to our Fauna page for a closer picture.
A flash of red high in the trees revealed a flock of macaws.
Can you see them?
Again a lot better pictures on the Fauna page.
We visited a museum and outdoor display artifacts of the Disquis culture most known for their stone spheres.
The spheres were carved from several types of rocks and date from between 300 BCE and 300 CE.
They are the main and most important cultural representation of the people of Diquís, as well as the most important pre-Columbian legacy of Costa Rica.
The spheres range in size from a few centimeters to 2.5 meters in diameter, with weights that ranges from a few kilograms to15 tons.
More than 300 have been found.
This one is mid size.
The museum had more spheres on display.
The Disquis culture is also noted for stones statues like this one.
A multi ton stone sphere doesn't need much protection from weather, vandalism or theft so these were just out in the open.
Still more.
And some in a field down the road from the museum.
A banana railway I stumbled on as I was looking for more spheres.
Stocks of bananas would be hung from wheeled hooks on the overhead rails so they could be sent on a "theme park ride" to the truck.
