Landscapes of Costa Rica

Volcanoes, beaches, cloud forests and rivers with impossible colors: a journey through the nature of my country.

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Welcome

Hi, I’m Wendy Miranda Varela, a Computer Systems Engineering student at Fidélitas University. On this blog I share the Costa Rican landscapes that inspire me the most: places where earth, water and volcanic fire created unique scenery in a very small country.

This site is also my WPCredits program portfolio, where I document my participation in the WordPress community as part of the Photo Directory team.

Featured destinations

Río Celeste

The turquoise river of Tenorio Volcano.

Monteverde

Sunsets over the cloud forest.

Manuel Antonio

Where the rainforest meets the sea.

Poás Volcano

A giant active crater.

Cerro Chirripó

The highest peak in the country.

Tortuguero

Canals, rainforest and turtles.

Latest posts

• 
  Arenal Volcano: Costa Rica’s Perfect ConeOctober 4, 2026
  A volcano with an almost perfect silhouette, hot springs and a huge lake at its feet. This is one of the most famous postcards of the country.
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  Río Celeste: The River That Looks PaintedOctober 3, 2026
  In Tenorio Volcano National Park flows a river of intense turquoise. The explanation is pure science, but the effect feels like magic.
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  Manuel Antonio: Where the Rainforest Meets the SeaOctober 2, 2026
  One of the smallest national parks in the country, but also one of the most visited. White-sand beaches, monkeys and tropical forest in one place.

About this project

This blog is part of the SC-270 Computing and Society course at Fidélitas University and of the WordPress WPCredits program. Here I also publish my journal, with reflections on what I learn and my contributions to the community.