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Start the day with a howl(er)

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Howler Monkeys in Costa Rica
Lindsay Fendt / The Tico Times

Breezy, sunny summer days are upon us in Costa Rica: time to relax and simply enjoy the view, just like this howler monkey.

Would you like to submit a photo to our #TTPicOfTheDay series – the view from your home or favorite Costa Rican spot, or any other image you care to share? Please send horizontal photos at least 1100 pixels wide to kstanley@ticotimes.net. We’d love to see the sights with you.

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