Exploring Costa Rica  by Paul Joseph on June 19, 2013 · 0
comments  Exploring Costa Rica is probably the most exciting
part of my study abroad experience. Through my photos, I would
like to take you on our trip to Cuajiniquil, a small fishing
village in Guanacaste. Snorkeling was probably my favorite part
of this trip, and it was nice to see one of the most treasured
parts of Costa Rica. Discovering the intertidal zone in
Cuajiniquil Cuajiniquil is a quaint fishing village in
Guanacaste. It is located on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica
near Santa Rosa. There are about 2,000 people living in and
around Cuajiniquil. The people harvest sea life such as lobster,
octopus and red snapper. It is close to Nicaragua so there is a
mixture of Costa Ricans and Nicaraguans that use the abundant
sea life. It is a vital area for biodiversity The intertidal
zone is a unique ecosystem. It is a very harsh area and
uninhabitable by many species. The species that do live there
are well adapted to the constantly changing conditio