Robert and Catherine Wilson Botanical Gardens  has over 1000 species and 200 different plant families.  It is at 3,900 ft above sea level along the Fila Cruces coastal mountains. It is converted from abandoned coffee plantations on land that was also used for cattle pasture. There are many types of Palm trees and the bromeliad garden is huge. We spotted birds and many butterflies amongst the flowering plants on the 25 acres of trails.

multiple orchids grow on every tree

the roots from the orchids extend down the length of the tree

this flower twists and opens into fruit

the fruit stage of flower on the left

This blossom is a contrast to the spiny fruit on this plant

Palm tree with above ground root system.

the greenhouses had  many specimens of Staghorn Ferns

Amaryllis grows in the garden

Giant Bamboo

The view coming down the mountain

View of Golfo Dulce and the Pacific Ocean from the restaurant where we ate lunch