The sun appeared over the mountains in the distance and while the National Geographic Sea Lion arrived in Golfito where we anchor for a while. After clearing customs, we continued our voyage and relocated at Casa Orquideas where all guess disembark for a pleasant exploration of the gardens own by Trudy and Ron MacAllister. There we got to see a lot of plants swell as several species of birds. Black mandible toucans, cherries tanagers, red-legged honey creepers and even scarlet macaw nesting where some of the many birds we saw here.
After the National Geographic Sea Lion repositioned at the mouth of the Tigre River, we began an exploration of the mangroves around this beautiful area by launching kayaks and expedition landing craft cruises. The day was fantastic and the little overcast conditions where ideal for photographic. Here and there we saw whimbrels, willets, white ibis, roseate spoonbills, pilgrim falcons, several others waters birds, raptors and even a two toes sloths with its baby.
