The variety of flora that springs from every knook and cranny in the natural forests of Costa Rica is staggering to behold. But they aren’t just beautiful – many medicinal properties and strange behaviors can be discovered on a guided tour of La Reserva. It’s amazing to think that the fight for light and space underneath the rainforest canopy could result in such diversity.

Butter fungus

Torch Ginger

Small orchid cluster

Orchid

Orchid

Orchid

Orchid
Wild Heliconia

Chile

Guitite berries

Yellow flower

Yellow Orchid spray

Ginger flower

Passion Fruit Flower (Maracuya)

Orange flower bunch

Bromeliad Flower

Cup mushrooms