However, all the hype about the bothersome types like mosquitoes is quite overrated. It is surprising to most people that they don't encounter massive swarms of these insects like they do in many parts of the Midwestern United States. Snakes and lizards are also plentiful but you don't see the majority of them unless you are out in the habitat at night or disturbing their hiding places in the daytime. This covers most all of the beaches and extends to the lower hills. Today, most of the flat lands are cattle farms, rice farms, and tree plantations.
Most properties access their water from wells.
Secondary roads are generally better as they are easier to maintain. We call this the fist level access with semi-improved secondary roads. Originally used by loggers and miners, these roads usually follow the ridges going up to various farms and valleys. We begin to see views of the magnificent Golfo Dulce or the Pacific Ocean depending on which side of the peninsula you are. Some of the farmers still live off the land grazing cattle and walk or ride a horse to the nearest village for supplies.