During my last trip to Samara I met folks in search of what we all search for in Costa Rica....MONKEYS!  I am not sure that the Ticos (native Costa Ricans) are as excited about the Monkeys as we are.  I have been told that they look at them like we do raccoons.  Cute, but can be problems.

In Samara if you are on your toes and look into the trees you will see Monkeys, usually.  Once thing is certain is that you will hear them.  If you hear them you can track down their whereabouts.  The type of monkeys you will find in this area are Howler Monkeys.  Thus why you can hear them.  The Monkeys that I have seen have almost always been traveling in a troop.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howler_monkey

We were so lucky on this last trip because there were monkeys in the trees next to the condo.  A troop of about six with two babies and several adults.  They played on the branches near us.  We were about ten feet from the monkeys as they did not seem to fear us.  It was wonderful to watch them as they cared for each other and swung from the trees.

In Costa Rica wildlife abounds both in animals and plant life.  Around every corner are plants that we only observe indoors.  Corn plants become fence roads and elephant ears can be as big as your car. 

http://www.ehow.com/how_4406402_care-corn-plant-dracaena-fragrans.html

Whatever you are looking for you will find in Costa Rica. Come to Samara and you will find  monkeys, an adventure, peace and quiet, or yourself!  PURA VIDA

Send your monkey pictures to:   costaricatravelguru@gmail.com and we will post them in the blog with credit to you for your picture.