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 |