The town of Nosara a few miles inland from the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. Not far from the town you'll find numerous quiet, nearly empty beaches scattered around the coastal area; between the two, you'll find hills and forests stocked with abundant plant and animal life. These photos were taken during Nosara's very hot and dusty dry season.
This short but wide tree offers ample shade from the hot sun on this white-sand beach on Costa Rica's Pacific Coast.