Jose Maria Flores Arroliga, a farmer on the Costa Rican banks of the San Juan River, has successfully sold nearly all of his watermelon harvest, reflecting his dedication to farming. His plot is located within the San Juan River Wildlife Refuge, highlighting the area's ecological significance in connecting ecosystems between Nicaragua and Costa Rica. As he prepares for Machado’s patron saint festival, Chema shares his unique journey of purchasing 170 acres of land and establishing his crops in this ecologically rich region, despite the ongoing challenges presented by encroaching settlers.
"These watermelons are the last ones he has left, after selling almost the entire harvest from his farm upriver."
"The river is key to maintaining biological connectivity between Central and South America."
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