This year's guide has more town maps and an expanded section on living and working in Costa Rica including information about the history, indigenous culture, geography, climate and biodiversity of Costa Rica. It also includes a new section on day trips. "It's like having Costa Rica between the covers."

From pristine beaches and jungle waterfalls to high-altitude coffee plantations, Costa Rica: The Complete Guide puts the very best of Costa Rica at your fingertips. Blending detailed travel tips with beautiful photography, this guidebook offers so much more than just restaurant and hotel reviews. Fascinating chapters explore Costa Rica’s unique history, culture, food, ecology and wildlife. “Top 10 Ways to Avoid a Cultural Misunderstanding” helps visitors avoid common—and potentially embarrassing—mistakes. Discover what makes Costa Rica one of the world’s most amazing destinations. Soar above the cloud forest on a zipline at Monteverde. Spend the night at a deluxe ecolodge next to Arenal Volcano. Soak in the tropical beauty of Costa Rica’s world-class beaches at Manuel Antonio National Park. Plan the perfect Costa Rican vacation! Filled with travel tips to save you time and money Over 300 beautiful color photos Over 30 detailed maps Fascinating chapters on History, Culture and Food Informative guide to Wildlife and Ecology 1% of profits are donated to environmental organizations working to preserve Costa Rica's biodiversity for future generations Printed on sustainable FSC paper

Costa Rica is an eco-travel paradise! From pristine beaches and jungle waterfalls to high-altitude coffee farms, Costa Rica: The Complete Guide puts the best of Costa Rica at your fingertips. Over 130 five-star reviews for previous editions! Blending detailed travel tips with beautiful photography, this guidebook offers much more than just restaurant and hotel reviews. Fascinating chapters explore Costa Rica's unique history, culture, food, ecology and wildlife. Top 10 Ways to Avoid a Cultural Misunderstanding helps visitors avoid common and potentially embarrassing mistakes. Discover what makes Costa Rica one of the world's most amazing destinations. Soar above the cloud forest on a zipline at Monteverde. Spend the night at a deluxe ecolodge next to Arenal Volcano. Soak in the tropical beauty of Costa Rica's world-class beaches at Manuel Antonio National Park. Watch sea turtles lay their eggs at Tortuguero. Plan the perfect Costa Rican vacation! Filled with insider tips to save you time and money Over 300 beautiful color photos Over 30 detailed maps Fascinating chapters on History, Culture and Food Informative guide to Wildlife and Ecology 1% of profits are donated to environmental organizations working to preserve Costa Rica's biodiversity for future generations Printed on sustainable FSC paper

Travel with award-winning travel guide and author Pariser around Costa Rica and experience its wonders: dive and snorkel off the coast of the remote Osa Peninsula; surf, kayak, canoe, bungee jump, mountain bike, spelunk and trek or just lie back on a beach, relax and watch the monkeys at play.

A travel guide to Costa Rica. It explores daytime activities, from sightseeing and swimming to shopping and beachcombing, as well as the nightlife, from mild to wild. There is advice on where to stay and eat, and an A-to-Z reference at the end provides a comprehensive list of useful contacts.

Every year Costa Rica welcomes about one million tourists from all over the world. Take young readers on a tour of Costa Rica, learning about its many volcanoes and how they affect the beaches. Your students will also find out about the exotic animals that live in the rain forests of Costa Rica.