National Geographic Traveler Costa Rica, 6th Edition

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This dazzling guidebook, written by Central America travel expert Christopher P. Baker, covers all the main cities, towns, and regions of Costa Rica, helping travelers negotiate one of the world’s leading destinations for eco-travel. Travel tips for San José, Nicoya, and Guanacaste are all fully revised and updated for this latest edition. The book outlines detailed city walks and regional drives, complete with maps and reservation information. Also included are features on geography (life in the lowland rain forest and volcanoes); Costa Rica’s diversity of wildlife (butterflies, marine turtles, and snakes); and adventure activities (white-water rafting and sportfishing).

From the Publisher

Publisher ‏ : ‎ National Geographic
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 2, 2021
Edition ‏ : ‎ 6th
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8854417084
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8854417083
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.06 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.96 x 0.75 x 7.91 inches
Part of series ‏ : ‎ National Geographic Traveler
Best Sellers Rank: #290,468 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #43 in Costa Rica Travel Guides #71 in General Central America Travel Guides #231 in Ecotourism Travel Guides
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Customers find the travel guide informative and well-written. However, the travel planning aspect receives mixed feedback, with one customer noting it falls short of providing valuable planning information.