Costa Rica’s famous rooster – Paquito!

Martin Herrera, 58, who has had a love for roosters since his childhood, and has spent the last 20 years domesticating and training them, poses with his favourite rooster ‘Paquito’ around other roosters in his house in San Jose, Costa Rica. (Juan Carlos Ulate / Reuters)

Updated on: May 04, 2017 1:16 PM IST

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Martin Herrera, 58, who has had a love for roosters since his childhood, and has spent the last 20 years domesticating and training them, poses with his favourite rooster ‘Paquito’ around other roosters in his house in San Jose, Costa Rica. (Juan Carlos Ulate / Reuters)

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Martin Herrera, works translating documents, so he earns enough money to feed himself and to feed Paquito. (Juan Carlos Ulate / Reuters)

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Martin Herrera and Paquito among pigeons at the Culture Square in San Jose. (Juan Carlos Ulate / Reuters)

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Everyday Martin Herrera and Paquito leave early to take a walk and say hello to everyone. (Juan Carlos Ulate / Reuters)

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Martín understands the behaviour, and for that reason he can enjoy it. His love for the roosters is not a rarity, he knows the name of all the roosters he takes care of Pepe, Pablo, Chumeco, and Tocoro. (Juan Carlos Ulate / Reuters)

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Martin Herrera, walks with his favourite rooster “Paquito” during procession of Holy Week in San Jose, Costa Rica. (Juan Carlos Ulate / Reuters)

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Martin Herrera, boards a bus with his favourite rooster ‘Paquito’ in San Jose. (Juan Carlos Ulate / Reuters)

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Martin Herrera leaves his house with his favorite rooster Paquito on the shoulder towards the city (Juan Carlos Ulate / Reuters)

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Martin says that the roosters are intelligent, quiet, and prefer to be alone. Because of this, Paquito is his faithful friend. Their daily journeys through the capital of San José have converted them into a picturesque, living landmark. (Juan Carlos Ulate / Reuters)

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Martin Herrera, poses with his favorite rooster “Paquito” in his house . (Juan Carlos Ulate / Reuters)