Costa Rica Day 13 Manuel Antonio

Another amazing day in paradise! We had breakfast overlooking the ocean again and then got picked up for the day's adventure. 

Today we hiked up (and I mean UP) to a gorgeous waterfall called the Nauyaca waterfall.

The driver dropped us off for a 3km hike, the hike is mostly straight up, with a few downhill spots...just to be rewarded with more uphill around the next corner. My watch says we climbed 168 meters.

 This first waterfall photo was taken in front of the upper waterfall. Apparently all of those rocks were originally part of the rock face until they recently came down. Now they dont want people swimming up here...and I don't blame them!

 We were absolutely hot and sweaty after the climb and wasted no time getting in the water at the lower waterfall.

Of course, Cameron found a quiet spot where he could direct and redirect water flow and was in his glory for at least an hour over here. 

Our guide showed us the age reversing properties of the local rocks and mud 

 and we had a gorgeous picnic before heading back down.

The park has created a hospitable spot and these two macaus have made this place their home. They are absolutely stunning!

We were absolutely exhausted for the bus ride to "lunch" (it was 14:45 by the time we ate), which I take as a sign of a very successful day. We had a traditional lunch of meat, rice, salad and beans and then came back to the hotel.

 I will never tire of these views!

Cameron and I are now hanging out by the pool

This will be our last night here. Tomorrow we head back to San Jose to be in place for our flight home.

It's been an amazing adventure!