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Pic of the Day: Costa Rica from the air

Sometimes it’s necessary to take a step back for perspective. But this shot shows what most of us already know: Costa Rica is beautiful.

The picture is part of “Costa Rica Blue: The Underwater Guide,” a book that calls itself “the definitive travel guide to Costa Rica’s underwater world.” Click on the above photo for a higher-resolution version.

For more information on the book, to preview its stunning photography and to buy a copy for your own coffee table, visit https://www.costaricablue.org/.


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