In September 1971, a striking photograph captured a metallic disc hovering over Lago Cote, the largest freshwater lake in Costa Rica. The image was taken by Sergio Loaiza during an aerial survey at an altitude of approximately 3,000 meters (10,000 feet).
Key details:
Location: Lago Cote, Costa Rica
Date of Photo: September 1971
Camera: 100-pound German-made aerial mapping camera
Flight Details: Photos taken at 13-second intervals
Loaiza and his colleagues were reportedly forbidden from discussing the photo, yet it became a topic of interest among ufologists due to its clarity and the unique appearance of the disc.
Additionally, the area is linked to reports of Unidentified Submersible Objects (USOs), which are said to exhibit the ability to travel rapidly between air and water. Such phenomena often remain classified, leading to public speculation and calls for transparency.
Today, Lago Cote is viewed not only as a site of natural beauty but also as a potential hotspot for unexplained aerial phenomena, with local legends attributing a sacred significance to the lake.