Welcome to Costa Rica -- Reasons to love Costa Rica -- Explore Costa Rica -- Getting to know Costa Rica -- Costa Rica itineraries -- Costa Rica your way -- A year in Costa Rica -- A brief history -- Costa Rica's habitats -- Terrain and flora -- Conservation -- Animal directory -- San JoseĢ -- Central highlands -- Central Pacific and southern Nicoya -- Guanacaste northern Nicoya -- Northern zone -- The Caribbean -- Southern zone -- Before you go -- Getting around -- Practical information.
Summary:
Looking for a slice of paradise? Welcome to Costa Rica. Whether you want to spy elusive jaguars in the wild, savor a world-class cup of coffee or walk through cloud-drenched tree canopies, this travel guide makes sure you experience all that Costa Rica has to offer. An ecotourism haven, Costa Rica is unmatched in biodiversity -- here you can help sea turtle hatchlings make it to the sea or wake up to the sounds of howler monkeys. But this Central American country doesn't just offer wildlife in abundance. In the capital of San Jose, characterful food joints serve up tasty local cuisine, while on the laid-back coasts, surfers and yogis unwind beside the beaches. Our updated guide brings Costa Rica to life, transporting you there with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the country's iconic buildings and neighborhoods.
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