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a little hidden gem along the lake 22 trail of the mountain loop highway. though not technically sure..but would say this is the first drop of many of mossy rock falls.
Beautiful place!
that image is so razor sharp it makes my teeth hurt! haha amazing capture!
Simply stunning Addam, another great shot!
This one is spectacular. Great mixture of straight lines with the curves of the water and rock. I love the bridge: the human impact is so tiny, but it really makes me want to walk across and listen to the water. The framing is spot on.
Have to agree, this is a shot to be proud of, Addam! Definitely your best shot at this location. The angle and that fallen tree just really make the magic here! Excellent processing, too..the warmth enhances that intimate feeling I imagine you were trying to portray with such nestled away spot.
I say she definitely looks better in green than in white.
I say she definitely looks better in green than in white.
thanks so much, sweetie! think ive finally been satisfied with a shot from this location, but will think again when i see your outcomes from here in just several days!
Sharp ! ............. Excellent capture this
Great comp and exposure.I have to agree with all the other folk who have commented,great work Addam.
Great Image...
W0W INDEED!....amazing detail and light
Beautiful!!!!! I'll have to get back up there sometime soon, it's been a while!
thanks, Steve! no matter what conditions..this place is always beautiful and magical!
a hidden gem indeed!!..sick little spot ..and i'm lovin' this comp...the stacked trees are some wicked textures and nice leading lines, to accompany the creek back into the waterfall, anchored by a mighty giant, and a nicely done bridge that doesn't impose on the natural atmosphere..all put together by some sweet processing!..an image to be proud of
actually can admit that im proud of this one..numerous numerous trips here and finally feel i did it some justice anyway! thanks so much for the kind..always appreciated bud
again, the perfect composition and exposure and fantastic processing ....
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great work...!!!!!!!!
Beautiful composition, nice old tree texture and the light is very good.
That looks like a wonderful place. Well done!
its truly a beautiful place..and this is the first of five falls along the hike, all ending at a glacial lake many thanks, Greg!
That sounds fantastic. I have yet to make it up to that part of Washington... one of these days/years, I hope.
Stunning detail, colour and comp dude. Fantastic work
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i just like to go where others dont! thanks so much, Holly
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From the ChairmanOur 2014 results highlight the continuing appeal of the independent model and reinforce the importance of the LPL Financial mission: to enable our clients to focus on creating the personal, long-term relationships that are the foundation for turning life's aspirations into financial realities. This sense of purpose and focus is the primary reason today we are the nation's premier independent broker-dealer.
2014 Financial Results
For the fifth consecutive year, LPL increased revenue, generating a record $4.4 billion, driven by healthy asset flows and stable investor engagement. Advisory and brokerage assets grew 8% to $475 billion, while assets under management per advisor reached a record $34 million. Of note, assets on our platform that support independent RIAs grew 44% to $91 billion for the year.
Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) remained flat year-over-year, as our success in growing the core business was offset by the cost of resolving regulatory matters and the impact of low interest rates. Our ability to continue to grow the business as we work through these near-term challenges will create long-term value for our shareholders, as demonstrated by our strong business development and retention results: We ended the year with over 14,000 advisors while retaining 97 percent of advisor production for the year.
Improving Our Operations and the Client Experience
Our focus on the client experience has never been greater, and our Commitment Creed-which describes how we feel about our clients and helps us understand their importance to our company-is a constant reminder.We have made tremendous progress over the last several years to ensure that our clients have the best experience possible and can fully harness the power of their affiliation with LPL. We began by investing in leadership and talent and leveraged that foundational work to build a fully integrated technology function that is delivering value-added capabilities and solutions. Next, we enhanced our service quality and speed of processing, while lowering costs and refocusing our employees on more value-added functions.
In 2014, we continued executing on our strategy by further enhancing the client experience and developing new technology to help drive efficiency into our advisors' businesses. We created a new, dedicated Client Experience and Training team solely focused on ensuring that our clients have the best experience possible. We also launched and enhanced several technology solutions with a focus on simplicity and productivity as we introduced a new Resource Center and made improvements to tools such as Account View, Portfolio Manager, and the Streamlined Office
Strengthening Our Risk Management and Compliance Capabilities
We also continued to strengthen our risk management and compliance capabilities in 2014 as we initiated a multi-year redesign of our surveillance and supervision systems and made significant progress assessing the remaining needs of our legacy compliance and risk management capabilities.
While investments in our compliance and controls have strengthened our risk management capabilities, in 2014, we continued to navigate a challenging regulatory environment, which involved the resolution of several regulatory matters. We incurred a total of $36 million in charges related to the resolution of these matters. The regulatory charges for 2014 were approximately four times the level of charges the Company incurred in each of the prior two years.
Importantly, we believe we are taking the necessary steps to improve. We are strengthening our business and our advisors' businesses by taking responsibility as a company for issues discovered by regulators or by us. We believe the heightened regulatory environment will continue in 2015, but in all cases, we are focused on doing the right thing and holding ourselves accountable by continuing to proactively review our systems and processes to identify issues and fix them when we or others find them.
Focus on Creating Long-term Value for All Stakeholders
The results we have achieved are driven by the operating principles that guide our efforts to position LPL to be the leading destination for advisors in the industry and to maintain a business model that maximizes long-term shareholder value. We are dedicated to allocating your capital in order to achieve the highest long-term shareholder value creation, reinvesting back into the business where there's opportunity to earn attractive long-term returns, and returning surplus capital to shareholders. Most importantly, we are committed to making decisions that create long-term value for all stakeholders in our community, including employees, advisors and institutions, shareholders, and business partners.
Looking Ahead
In 2015, we will remain focused on increasing our market share by being the leading destination for advisors in the industry. And, we will continue to enhance and strengthen our compliance and risk management capabilities, which we believe will contribute to an improved control environment and improved interactions with regulators in 2016 and beyond. To achieve these goals, we will continue to invest to simplify and grow our four industry leadership positions: independent advisors, hybrid RIAs, financial institutions, and retirement plan specialists.
We will continue to unlock value for independent advisors and institutions by offering a versatile and fully integrated platform for the delivery of personal, objective financial advice. We are optimistic about the opportunities we have created to deliver positive results and win in the marketplace. We know that if we execute consistently on our strategy and adhere to our operating principles, we will create long-term value for our shareholders and clients and continue to attract and retain the best people in the industry.
Thank you for your investment in LPL Financial.
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Some like it hot – and we definitely do at Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin
One of the things most talked about by visitors to Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin, at Rincón de la Vieja Volcano in Costa Rica, are the hot springs. Beautiful and relaxing, the natural hot springs at the adventure eco-hotel flow from the largest volcano in northwest Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
"We enjoyed the hot springs, hiked to the waterfalls and were impressed by the surrounding nature," wrote one guest on Hacienda Guachipelin's TripAdvisor page. "We also visited the hot springs one morning – the hot springs were wonderful – we sat in pools on both sides of the river," commented another guest.
Sitting on the Pacific Ring of Fire – infamous for its profuse volcanic activity – Costa Rica has more than 200 volcanic formations. In Costa Rica's northern Guanacaste plains, the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano is a massive 600,000-year-old geological wonder bridging the Continental Divide with nine volcanic cones. In and around the Rincón de la Vieja National Park, there are fumaroles, steam vents, bubbling volcanic mud pits, thermal springs and waterfalls.
Located very near the Las Pailas entrance to the national park, Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin has developed the hot springs at Rio Negro ("Black River") with pools, trails, changing rooms, restrooms and lockers. The eco-hotel offers tours to the hot springs either by a fun horseback ride or by vehicle. Entrance is complimentary for hotel guests, or costs $15 for day visitors.
Surrounded by unique tropical dry forest, Rio Negro flows through seven man-made pools filled with steaming mineral-rich volcanic waters. Heated volcanic mud is available to smooth over your body like a spa "masque," and after it dries, wash it off with cold river water before jumping back in the hot pools.
Only 13 miles from Liberia, Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin is one of the best places to stay in Guanacaste. The adventure park at Hacienda Guachipelin offers the best adventure tours in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
Article by Shannon Farley
Legendary marimba music alive at Hacienda Guachipelin
A legend lives at Hacienda Guachipelin. For more than 50 years, Justo Pastor Sanchez Castillo – known affectionately to all at Hacienda Guachipelin as "Don Justo" – has made magic with his music on the marimba. He is a living legend playing a folkloric instrument that is fading into history.
You can't visit Guanacaste, Costa Rica without listening at least once to the distinct resonant sounds of a traditional marimba. Considered a symbol of culture and tradition, especially in the province of Guanacaste, the marimba was declared the national musical instrument of Costa Rica by President José María Figueres in 1996.
The marimba is a percussion instrument consisting of a set of wooden bars, arranged like those of a piano, which when struck with mallets produce musical tones. Resonators (tubes, usually of aluminum) that hang below the bars amplify their sound with vibration.
In Central America and Mexico, a hole is often carved into the bottom of each resonator and then covered with a delicate membrane made with pig intestine to add a characteristic "buzzing" or "rattling" sound known as charleo. Marimba players often simultaneously use between two and four mallets in each hand, and often play with one or two other persons for more complicated songs.
The marimba was developed in Guatemala centuries ago, based on a type of xylophone from African slaves; the marimba is also the official national instrument of Guatemala. The historical musical instrument was brought to Costa Rica from Guatemala in colonial times by Franciscan priests, and spread in the region of Guanacaste and the Central Valley. In Costa Rica, marimba music is synonymous with Guanacaste.
You can listen to colorful marimba music every night at award-winning eco-hotel Hacienda Guachipelin in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Don Justo plays his legendary songs in the hotel's bar and restaurant to entertain guests every night, like he has been doing for the past eight years.
"Our guests love listening to the traditional music of Guanacaste," agreed the Hacienda Guachipelin reception staff.
At the base of the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano, Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin is one of the best places to stay in Guanacaste. The eco-tourism hotel is a working horse and cattle ranch and has some of the best adventure tours in Costa Rica. Hacienda Guachipelin received the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for 2014.
Article by Shannon Farley
"Fiestas Bravas" in Costa Rica
Guanacaste's celebrations are coming up, exciting dates for this side of the country; full of traditional activities, typical music and folklore dancing.
Up coming for the week of January 15th we have lots of festivities in Santa Cruz, typical Costa Rican rural town, where people gather to celebrate with typical music, folkloric dancing and bullfighting to honor the Black Christ of Esquipulas. Since 1926 it's celebrated in commemoration of their catholic religion when Christ suffered before being crucified.
In the corners of the main streets of Santa Cruz marimbas are located to brighten the atmosphere; while the bullfights are held where many people come to a roundabout on the main square to challenge the bulls.
During the week they also celebrate the famous horsemen activity "tope" where hundreds of people from all over the country come with their horses and typical costumes to the main streets of the city and parade. During this activity many tourists rent horses and participate in the festival.
Dancing in the park to the sound of marimba music is another traditional activity, among local meals prepared as part of the celebration including the "rosquillas", sweet "tamal" and coyol wine.
Santa Cruz is a beautiful town filled with friendly and openhearted people who are always open to help tourists when needed. The town is also close to some of the most popular beaches in Costa Rica, which they have buses travelling back and forth almost each hour.
Between the last week of February and early March the "Fiestas Cívicas" of Liberia are held where folklore and traditions are celebrated with music, rides and concerts throughout Liberia.
The city of Liberia is located on the plains of the province of Guanacaste. It has a warm but dry climate characteristic of the area. Its name comes from the Latin "liber" meaning free and independent.
At just 13 miles away from Liberia and 72 from Santa Cruz, in the surroundings of the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano, Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin is one of the best places to stay in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Now for these celebration dates, you can also enjoy great Costa Rica travel deals at Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin and enjoy Guanacaste's festivities.
Costa Rica's love for "fiesta" is contagious; taste the food, make friends, enjoy traditions and party with the ticos are musts you can't miss during these dates in Guanacaste, activities you can enjoy at Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin.
By Maria Laura Charles
New rooms for Christmas at Hacienda Guachipelin in Costa Rica
Just in time for Christmas, award-winning eco-hotel Hacienda Guachipelin in Costa Rica presents cozy new guest rooms.
In the foothills of the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano, just 13 miles from Liberia, Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin is one of the best places to stay in Guanacaste. The eco-tourism hotel is a working horse and cattle ranch, and received the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for 2014.
"I love the typical authentic flavor of this traditional Costa Rican hacienda located at the active volcano and national park of Rincon de la Vieja," commented Daniel Chavarria, founder of Enchanting Hotels Costa Rica.
The spacious new Superior rooms have beautiful views, and are located near the stables from where the horse tours depart. Ten new rooms are equipped with two queen beds or one king-size bed, Wi-Fi, TV, phone, safe box, fan and air-conditioning. Two of the rooms are specially equipped for disabled travelers.
Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin offers 64 comfortable ranch-style rooms and suites, well-appointed with traditional wood furniture. All rooms have views of the volcano and the Hacienda. Wide and inviting verandas welcome you to relax and meet fellow travelers. A grand breakfast buffet and entrance to the hotel's natural volcanic hot springs are complimentary for all guests at Hacienda Guachipelin.
The adventure park at Hacienda Guachipelin offers the best things to do in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, including horseback riding, hiking in the Rincon de la Vieja National Park, river tubing, natural hot springs and volcanic mud baths, waterfall rappelling, hikes to waterfalls, and the very unique Canyon Canopy Tour. Try the One Day Pass to get the most out of Hacienda Guachipelin's Costa Rica adventure tours.
Article by Shannon Farley
Costa Rica is bursting with exciting active volcanoes
With images of fire and brimstone, emphasizing the power of Mother Nature, volcanoes have lit up the world news lately.
In Alaska, Mt. Pavlof volcano has been erupting since Nov. 12 sending ash clouds spewing 30,000 feet above sea level. In Hawaii, the lava flow from Kilauea Volcano advances slowly across the Big Island, continuing its 31 years of near-continuous eruptions and now threatening towns.
Costa Rica also has had its share of volcanoes in the news. Costa Rica may be a small country but it has numerous active volcanoes steaming down the center. There are 10 major volcanoes; among the most active are Poás, Turrialba, Arenal, Rincon de la Vieja, and Irazú volcanoes.
The sudden eruption of Turrialba Volcano on Oct. 29 was the largest in 150 years, according to the National Seismological Network (RSN). The massive phreatic explosion spewed out ash and rocks from the 3,340-meter-high volcano, the easternmost of Costa Rica's active volcanoes. Farmland covering the volcano's flanks has been greatly affected.
Poás Volcano also erupted strongly, on Oct. 14, ejecting mud and water from its green acid crater lake more than 200 meters into the air to the observation platform. Rising above the city of Alajuela, northwest of the capital city of San José, Poás is one the most visited volcanoes in Costa Rica.
Irazú Volcano is located immediately east of San José and opposite Turrialba Volcano. At 3,432 meters, Irazú is Costa Rica's highest volcano. Arenal Volcano is one of the major tourist attractions in Costa Rica. Since a major eruption in 1968 brought it to life, it has had near-continuous activity.
The largest and most active volcano in the Guanacaste Range in northwest Costa Rica is Rincón de la Vieja. At 15 kilometers wide, the approximately 9,000-year-old caldera, is sometimes called the "Colossus of Guanacaste" and contains at least nine major eruptive centers. Rincón de la Vieja also recently increased activity, with phreatic explosions occurring from the main crater since Sept. 17. Its last magmatic eruption was in 1995.
You are ideally located to visit Rincón de la Vieja Volcano in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, at Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin. Hacienda Guachipelin is one of the best Guanacaste hotels and received the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for 2014. The hotel offers Costa Rica adventure tours and hosts the annual North Face Endurance Challenge and the Rincon de la Vieja Challenge adventure races.
Article by Shannon Farley
Corra y pedalee en los senderos privados del Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin
El duatlón es un deporte que reúne dos disciplinas deportivas como lo son el atletismo y el ciclismo. Esta es una modalidad del triatlón en la que se corre a pie, se practica ciclismo y se vuelve a correr a pie. En duatlón, el evento de mayor exigencia física se conoce como el "Powerman" (10 km de carrera a pie, 150 km de ciclismo y otros 30 km de carrera a pie), semejante a la mundialmente conocida carrera "Ironman" en el triatlón. El duatlón se disputa tanto en carretera como en montaña.
Este domingo 2 de noviembre se llevará a cabo la primera edición de la competencia de duatlón llamada "Pearl Izumi EcoGreen Train Run + Bike", en senderos privados del parque nacional Rincón de la Vieja. Las instalaciones del Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin serán la sede de este espectacular evento en modalidad competitiva y recreativa por los caminos no asfaltados de la propiedad.
Con salida a las 7:00 am y a las 8:00 am del Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin, se correrán las dos modalidades competitivas y recreativas. Con el formato 10/20/5 , los participantes competirán corriendo los primeros 10 kilómetros por los senderos 100% privados de la Hacienda, luego deberán montarse en sus bicicletas de montañas para recorrer 20 kilómetros de total aventura y exigencia física, para terminar con una vibrante competencia corriendo 5 kilómetros para llegar a la meta.
Las personas que deseen inscribirse en la modalidad recreativa disfrutarán de la exuberante flora y fauna del lugar, además de espectaculares vistas del volcán Rincon de la Vieja en modalidad 5/10. La ruta está diseñada de la siguiente manera: 5 kilómetros de carrera en campo traviesa y los últimos 10 kilómetros de exigente ritmo de pedaleo en bicicleta, siempre previendo que pueda ser una actividad recreativa para toda la familia.
Puede ver el mapa de recorrido para las dos modalidades en el siguiente enlace: http://costaricaecogreen.com/
Las inscripciones están abiertas desde el pasado jueves 9 de octubre y se mantendrán así hasta el próximo domingo 26 de octubre. El cupo es limitado y los precios de la inscripción empiezan desde los $35. La actividad está diseñada para el disfrute de todas las personas por lo que se han abierto 4 categorías: mayor, master A, master B y master C con rango de edad entre los 18 años en adelante.
Cada competidor en las dos diferentes modalidades recibirá camisa especial del evento para correr, número de competidor, cronometraje, póliza del INS, asistencia médica, equipo de rescate, fotografías, calcomanía oficial del evento, puestos de hidratación y medallas para los finalistas y premiación para los primeros puestos. Puede visitar la página oficial en Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Trail-Run-Bike/1566727173548505 y el sitio web del mismo www.costaricaecogreen.com
El Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin ofrece hospedaje para el evento, en uno de los hoteles más auténticos de la zona de Guanacaste, un lugar lleno de aventura, deliciosa comida, relajación en el corazón de una hacienda aún en funcionamiento. Puede ver las promociones especiales de temporada, con los cuales puede hacer que este evento se convierta en sus vacaciones inesperadas antes de fin de año. Para ver las promociones seguir este enlace: http://guachipelin.com/es/especial-de-temporada.html
Esperamos verlos a todos compitiendo y divirtiéndose de esta edición de la carrera "Pearl Izumi EcoGreen Train Run + Bike 2014". Los esperamos.
Por: Danny Solano.
Rincon de la Vieja Challenge becomes first international ultra endurance race
The Rincon de la Vieja Challenge 100-mile mountain bike race at Rincon de la Vieja Volcano in Guanacaste, Costa Rica is now the first international chapter of the National Ultra Endurance Series (NUE).
The NUE is a series of twelve 100-mile mountain bike races across the United States. Winner of the 2014 NUE series, Brenda Simril of Tennessee, also took first place in the Open Category for Women in the Rincon de la Vieja Challenge 2014 that was staged at Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin.
Called by pro mountain bikers the "most extreme 100-miler in the world," the Rincon de la Vieja Challenge started in 2013 with 140 racers, and rose to 270 in 2014. Most were Costa Rican competitors. Villa says they are projecting up to 400 or 500 participants for 2015, with many more international racers.
"There are no 100-mile races south of the United States. We are the first 100-mile race in Latin America," commented JuanCarlos Villa, founder and organizer of the Rincon de la Vieja Challenge. "I'm really excited about making the Rincon de la Vieja Challenge part of the NUE series. Traveling to participate in Rincon will be as easy and cost-similar to traveling from one state to another to participate in an NUE 100-miler. The nice thing is that participants will have a chance to do other activities and experiences, turning the trip into a race-vacation."
"We're a tough race and we're really well organized," said Villa, who was inspired from a training ride around the active volcano to create the race. "Costa Rica ranks high for mountain biking in Latin America because of the well-developed tourism infrastructure, good security and excellent topography."
The only race to circumnavigate an active volcano, the unique competition goes around the massive Rincon de la Vieja Volcano in the Rincon de la Vieja National Park, taking riders through five microclimates from the dry plains of Guanacaste up over the Continental Divide to lush cloud forests and back again. With roughly 12,000 feet of climbing over the 100-miles (160 km), on gravel roads, red clay tracks, river and volcanic rock trails, smooth white ash roads and "dog's teeth" calcite rock trails, racers are pushed to the limits physically and mentally.
Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin has hosted the Rincon de la Vieja Challenge the past two years, and will again be the race headquarters on Aug. 22, 2015. The adventure and ecotourism lodge also staged the international North Face Endurance Challenge in 2013 and 2014 at Rincón de la Vieja.
To stay at Rincon de la Vieja hotel Hacienda Guachipelin, you can make reservations online. The Guanacaste hotel is located 15.5 miles (25 km) northeast of Liberia.
Article by Shannon Farley
Guanacaste Costa Rica celebrates Independence Day 2014
September in Costa Rica is a month full of colorful celebrations, commemorating the country's Independence Day on Sept. 15. For the Mes de la Patria, or "Month of the Nation," buildings, businesses and even cars are festooned with blue, white and red Costa Rican flags, streamers and decorations.
Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras are all celebrating 193 years of independence from Spain this month. On Sept. 15, 1821, a Central American congress signed "The Act of Independence," which asserted they were free of the Spanish Empire.
Unlike other independence declarations in the Americas, the Central American states did not have to fight for their liberation. Spain, exhausted by the war with Napoleon Bonaparte and other Latin American wars, actually supported Central American independence because the region had become a burden for the empire.
Although Sept. 15 is the day when independence was declared, news of Costa Rica's new freedom did not reach the territory until almost a month later on Oct. 13, because a messenger had to travel on horseback from Guatemala. Costa Rica finally became a completely independent state in 1838, when it separated from the Central American republic.
Flags from all five Central American countries are hanging at the presidential offices of Costa Rican President Luis Guillermo Solís through the end of September.
Festivities will really get going this weekend all over the country with festivals, parades, lantern ceremonies, traditional music and dancing. Monday, Sept. 15, is a national holiday and businesses, banks and government institutions will be closed.
Liberia, the capital city of Guanacaste, Costa Rica, traditionally celebrates Independence Day with huge events.
On Sunday, Sept. 14, the patriotic party begins at precisely 6:00 p.m. with the Costa Rica National Anthem broadcast nationally on TV and radio. Following the anthem is the traditional nighttime lantern parade (Desfiles de Faroles) reenacting the "freedom torch" that notified Costa Rica of its freedom. Children carrying colorful homemade paper lanterns in the shape of little houses and other objects will parade with their families in town squares. There are usually typical dances and fireworks.
Monday morning, Sept. 15, school bands march through the town streets playing drums, lyres and other instruments. Dancers wearing traditional costumes move to the beat. Traditional foods are usually sold by street vendors. The celebrations are well-attended by families and are a lot of fun.
Just 13 miles from Liberia, in the foothills of the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano, Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin is one of the best places to stay in Guanacaste. The adventure eco-tourism hotel is also a working horse and cattle ranch, and received the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for 2014. Now in green season, you can enjoy great Costa Rica travel deals at Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin.
Article by Shannon Farley
Green season is time for waterfalls at Rincon de la Vieja
Green season at Rincon de la Vieja Volcano in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, means more water flowing everywhere. Time for those exhilarating river tubing trips on the Negro River. And time for waterfalls.
Four major waterfalls flow at Rincon de la Vieja by Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin, and all of them have pools where you can swim in refreshing, pure water. Getting there is an adventure – either by hiking or horseback riding. Almost all waterfall tours from the Hacienda Guachipelin Adventure Center last two to three hours, and are available between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Located near the Las Pailas entrance to the Rincon de la Vieja National Park, the Oropéndola Waterfall plunges an impressive 82 feet (25 meters) in a beautiful canyon of the Rio Blanco (White River). The sparkling turquoise pool below makes for a refreshing swim.
How to get there: A 45-minute each-way horseback ride on a scenic trail, and short walk to the waterfall; or a 1.5 hour each-way scenic hike; or a 15-minute drive and short walk.
Two waterfalls cascade into a beautiful sky blue mineral water pool in this amphitheater canyon at Chorreras Waterfall. It is an excellent place for a cooling swim, or just to enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
How to get there: A 25-minute each-way horseback ride on a scenic trail, and short walk to the waterfall; or a 45-minute each-way scenic hike on the same trail.
The 115-foot (35-meter) Victoria Waterfall on the Rio Negro (Black River) is where the river tubing trips start their adventure downriver. The surrounding canyon has unique vegetation and topography, and you can swim in the pool at the waterfall's base.
How to get there: A 45-minute each-way horseback ride on a scenic trail, and a short, steep descent to the waterfall; or a one hour each-way scenic hike on the same trail.
The Cangreja Waterfall is located inside the Rincon de la Vieja National Park forest. Spilling 130 feet (40 meters) in a white ribbon of water out of the green forest, the waterfall forms a celestial blue pool at its base; its color comes from dissolved copper minerals from the volcano. The only way to get to this waterfall is by hiking 3 miles (5 km) into the national park; along the trail you might see wildlife like white-faced or howler monkeys, coatis, armadillos, Central American agoutis, iguanas, and birds like the Blue-crowned Motmot or the Emerald Toucanet.
How to get there: 15-minute drive to the national park entrance and then hiking.
One of the best times to visit Rincon de la Vieja is now in the green season (May to November) when the active volcano's fumaroles and boiling mud pots are most active. The hiking is fantastic and Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin has the best Costa Rica adventure tours. Afterward, you can enjoy a warm volcanic mud bath and soak in Hacienda Guachipelin's natural hot springs.
In green season, you can enjoy great Costa Rica travel deals at Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin, a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2014 winner.
Article by Shannon Farley
Hacienda Guachipelin hosts Rincón de la Vieja Challenge 2014
Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin will again be the headquarters for the thrilling Rincón de la Vieja Challenge 2014 100-mile mountain bike race in August.
The competition, set for Aug. 23, 2014, is a unique adventure race – the only 100-mile mountain bike race in Latin America, and the only race in the world to circumnavigate an active volcano, according to press information.
Located in Costa Rica's northwestern Guanacaste province, Rincón de la Vieja is the largest volcano in the region. Standing 6,286 feet tall, its caldera is nine miles (15 km) wide. The adjacent dormant Santa Maria Volcano stands even taller at 6,307 feet. The Rincón de la Vieja Volcano and National Park were declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1999.
Mountain bikers from all over will test their stamina and skill riding 100 miles (160 km) clockwise around the volcano through five microclimates – from the Northern Pacific dry plains of Guanacaste up over Costa Rica's Continental Divide to lush cloud forests, across rivers, around the smoldering Rincón de la Vieja Volcano to where it meets the Miravalles Volcano, and back to the finish line.
Starting at 5:30 a.m. from the Las Pailas entrance to the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park, competitors have 12 hours to ride gravel roads, red clay tracks, river and volcanic rock trails, smooth white ash roads and "dog's teeth" calcite rock trails – with close to 11,000 feet of elevation gain – to reach the finish.
Race entrance information can be found at Rincon de la Vieja Challenge. Event headquarters will be at Rincon de la Vieja hotel Hacienda Guachipelin. You can make reservations online. The Guanacaste hotel is located 15.5 miles (25 km) northeast of Guanacaste's principal city of Liberia.
Article by Shannon Farley


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Hey everyone! Glad to be a part of a community of Doors fans! I recently just google searched what mysticated wine is supposed to mean and though I didn't find a very satisfying answer, I was amazed at how there was discussion on different sites on the web about the meaning of different Doors songs. I looked at a page on ' The Spy ' and was amazed that it was all just random guesses from people with no clear-cut answer that was agreed upon and accepted. I'll stick to just tackling one song per post, so I figured I'll make my first post here a theory on what the spy is actually about. Out there, sure maybe… But hopefully you'll find it interesting!
I want to go out on a limb and say that The Spy could potentially be about Orwell's 1984? For starters, in the book there is the ministry of love, and the one for peace, and etc. The song starts off saying that he's a spy in the house of love. Unlikely referring to an orgy filled estate. I know the dream that you're dreaming of, I know the word that you long to hear… Now to be fair I could have a much better explanation had I actually finished the book (I've read the first half and never had time to finish it :/) but the main character in the beginning is questioning his blind loyalty and obedience to big brother, and longs to find someone else who feels the same way. There is a government official pretty high up in which he becomes acquainted with who he hopes will say something, to reveal that he too is against this. The next line in the song is I know your deepest secret fear. This fear is apparent in the main character. Big brother knows the dream you're dreaming of, your deepest fears, etc. I know everything you do, everywhere you go, everyone you know… I'm a spy. Sounds like a full scale police state government is the spy to me… At the end he puts heavy emphasis on knowing your deepest secret fear. And then it ends with I'm a spy, I can see what you do, and I know… "know" is to reflect pretty much being omniscient, the spy knows everything.