THE LA FORTUNA WATERFALL - NATURE IN IT'S RAREST FORM
Tishal Turknett is currently studying Business Marketing with a minor in Spanish at Georgia College & State University, in Milledgeville, Georgia, USA. She came to Costa Rica to do a one month long internship with Desafio, with the intention to expand our current social media network. During her stay she got to participate in 3 Desafio tours. For each one she wrote about her experience:
I
had the pleasure of taking a guided tour to the La Fortuna Waterfall
with Desafio Adventure Company. I accompanied a Canadian family that
consisted of a mother in her thirties, a beautiful nine year old
daughter, a rambunctious six year old son, and two grandparents.
Our
tour guide's name from Desafio was Andres. Andres and the Desafio
driver were extremely personable and friendly from the moment we entered
the van.
Not
long after the van pulled off from the Desafio Headquarters, we arrived
at the starting point of the tour. The staff at the La Fortuna
Waterfall facility where we arrived was very welcoming. They greeted us
all with smiles. We were allowed to keep our valuable belongings and a
change of clothes safely behind the counter during our tour, free of
charge. The entire facility was very well kept. The cleanliness of the
restrooms and changing area was very pleasing.
Andres
had a unique talent of keeping everyone excited about the adventure
ahead. All throughout the tour he did a wonderful job teaching us about
various plants and animals that dwelled in the tropical forest. He
brought our attention to various types of beautiful birds such as
hummingbirds and sparrows.
Andres
told the group, I love La Fortuna for its natural beauty. You can
experience nature in its rarest form. His insightful commentary made
hiking an enjoyable learning experience. First we were guided to an
exquisite lookout area. I could see two powerful waterfalls flowing down
rocks from afar. The gorgeous scenery made the lookout area a great
place for family photos. Next, we proceeded to hike for approximately
ten minutes down to the location where the two waterfalls met. The
scene was absolutely remarkable. I could actually feel the refreshing
mist of water bouncing off the rocks onto my skin. The little boy and
girl could barely contain their excitement. I definitely snapped more
pictures than I can remember. Lastly, we hiked a little further to an
area that seemed more like a calm pond. Andres, the grandfather, and his
little six year old grandson held a pretty competitive rock skipping
competition. Needless to say, grandpa took home the gold. We hiked back
up to the initial picnic area and finished our tour with a delicious
snack consisting of flavorful Costa Rican fruits and an assortment of
beverages.
There
was one moment in particular that stood out to me which displayed the
genuine character of the Desafio team. Some moments during the walk, the
grandmother of the Canadian family felt as though her walking pace was
slowing down the entire group. Standing at the base of the steps, she
humbly ushered everyone to move ahead of her. Andres graciously
reassured her that we were not in any rush. Her smile communicated a
sense of peace of mind in knowing that her engagement played an active
role in the adventure. The guided hike to the La Fortuna Waterfall is
truly suitable for all ages. This tour was by far the most relaxing tour
I have experienced in Costa Rica thus far. The entire group never felt
hurried to get to the next destination. We were always given an ample
amount of time to capture quality photos. I felt as though the essence
of this guided tour centered on absorbing Costa Rica's natural beauty.
We were allowed to take in the serenity of the delicate rainforest.
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The La Fortuna Waterfall - Nature in it's Rarest Form
Tishal Turknett is currently studying Business Marketing with a minor in Spanish at Georgia College & State University, in Milledgeville, Georgia, USA. She came to Costa Rica to do a one month long internship with Desafio, with the intention t..
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