23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
The Oxen Driver of Costa Rica

A traditional oxen driver pauses with his team in the Costa Rican countryside, a quiet moment that reflects the country’s enduring agricultural heritage and the bond between farmers and their animals.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Alajuela, Costa Rica
Camera: NIKON D3500
Copyright: © Valleri Ames