The huge centennial Ficus tree (Ficus citrifolia) located near the town of Cabuya has even been awarded the "Exceptional Tree of the Year Award" for 2009 by the National Institute of Biodiversity.
This tree has been made the main landmark of Cabuya due to its incredible size of almost 22 meters in diameter and over 40 meters in height.
Besides providing astounding beauty enjoyed by all visitors, the tree serves as shelter and food for several species of birds, bats, monkeys, iguanas, and insects.
“This is a spectacular tree not only because of its exceptional beauty, but also because of its natural contribution to the environment of the zone" said specialist Isabel Di Mare who participated in the election of the award.
This is just one of the many wonders the Nicoya Peninsula has to offer!!
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