#55 GF - La Fortuna, Costa Rica

In 1968, the Arenal Volcano erupted to the west, causing extensive damage and casualties, including 82 deaths. The eruption did not reach the village of La Fortuna. This catastrophe, nonetheless, changed the geography of the whole region, making it one of the most visited tourist destinations of Costa Rica.

 

#24 FOTW - La Fortuna, Costa Rica

Native Costa Ricans are called Tykos and Tykes.   

The country hosts over 5% of the world's biodiversity. Although its land covers only 0.03% of the planet's surface, more than 10% of the world's butterflies live here - Costa Rica is home to some 750,000 species of insects and 20,000 different species of spiders.