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Costa Rica Pic of the Day: Sunset over Jacó

Preciosa Johnson captured these stunning photos of a recent sunset over the Pacific Ocean in Jacó, Puntarenas.

Courtesy Preciosa Johnson.

“It was my third trip to Costa Rica — mi país favorito!” she told us.

Courtesy Preciosa Johnson.

Johnson, who lives in Dallas, says she plans on returning to Costa Rica this month.

Want your photos featured in The Tico Times? Send them our way: alejandro@ticotimes.net.

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