It’s not every nature reserve whose story can be traced back to volcanic eruptions, a president’s granddaughter, cross-cultural relationships, a surprise donation, a beloved chapel, and even a nationwide legacy in Costa Rican education. The forested land of the Reserva Privada El Quetzal in the hills of Heredia seems like a natural, even inevitable destination … Continue reading A lush reserve with a storied past: Reserva El Quetzal