Softcover 272 pages; 120 color photographs 5 1/4 x 8 7/16 Publication date 01
Apr 2021 6th Edition Award-winning author and Costa Rica expert Christopher
Baker guides you through this incredibly varied and alluring country, one of
Central America's premier ecotourist destinations. Illustrated with 120 vivid
photographs and 20 full-color maps, the book starts with a detailed introduction
to the country's history and culture, including a section on its unique flora
and fauna. You are then guided through each of the country's regions: the
capital city of San Jose, the lush Central Highlands, Guanacaste and its
volcanoes, sea-fringed Nicoya, the Central Pacific, Zona Sur, the South Central
and its cloud forests, the Northern Lowlands, and the Caribbean. Special
features give comprehensive information on topics ranging from snakes and
butterflies to volcanoes and rafting, while ten guided drives and walks take you
into some of the country's most fascinating areas, including a stroll through
San Jose's Otoya and Amon barrios and a drive along the Inter-American Highway.
Sidebars on experiential travel abound, revealing how to save macaws, learn
Spanish, and best enjoy the coffee culture.