Costa Rica: The Complete Guide: Ecotourism in Costa Rica (Color Travel Guide)

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Discover the best of Costa Rica—beaches, wildlife, rainforests, national parks!

Over 130 five-star reviews for previous editions

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.

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 Monteverde zipline. Spend the night at a deluxe ecolodge next to Arenal Volcano. Visit the 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 donated to environmental organizations working to preserve Costa Rica’s biodiversity for future generations.

*Printed on sustainable FSC paper

From the Publisher

VENTURE BEYOND THE CROWDS…

STUNNING BEACHES

Discover the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica, including hidden gems and offshore paradises. From tranquil bays to epic surf breaks, there’s a beach for everyone here.

TROPICAL WILDLIFE

Costa Rica is one of the most biodiverse countries on earth—home to lush rainforests and cool cloud forests that shelter some of the world’s most fascinating animals.

GORGEOUS WATERFALLS

Dozens of sparkling waterfalls tumble down Costa Rica’s rugged mountains. No visit is complete without a visit to one of these pristine jungle swimming holes.

COFFEE PLANTATIONS

Enjoy world-class coffee at one of Costa Rica’s famous plantations. Located high in the mountains, coffee farms are surrounded by some of the country’s most dramatic scenery.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

Surfing, sailing, ziplining, canyoneering, whitewater rafting, hiking, trekking—the only question is what NOT to do in Costa Rica!

RICH CULTURE

Home to the most stable democracy in Central America, Costa Rica’s charming culture is an exotic blend of indigenous, colonial, and modern influences.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Destination Press
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 24, 2018
Edition ‏ : ‎ Third
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 496 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1940754356
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1940754352
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 12 years and up
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.75 x 8.5 inches
Part of series ‏ : ‎ Color Travel Guide
Best Sellers Rank: #282,086 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #4 in Costa Rica History #45 in Costa Rica Travel Guides #78 in General Central America Travel Guides
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Customers find this travel guide exceptionally informative, providing in-depth descriptions of Costa Rica’s different destinations, and one customer mentions it’s particularly helpful for learning about history and culture. The book is well-written, reader-friendly, and useful for planning trips, with one customer noting it’s perfect for ecotourists. While customers appreciate the content and find it enjoyable to read, some mention it is heavy.