Adventure Costa Rica, 5th Ed.

Join Costa Rica experts Bruce and June Conord as they lead the way in a country they love. With an eye toward sustainable tourism options and cultural delights, this book takes in one fascinating place after another, from the Osa Peninsula's Puerto Jimenez in the south to beautiful Lake Arenal up north. Each is covered in depth, with hundreds of hotel and restaurant reviews - from five-star resorts to treehouses in the jungle and fine dining options to beachside fish shacks - and plenty of activities to suit all kinds of travelers. In bustling San Jose, take the historic walking tour, wander the city's flower gardens or sign up for a language lesson at a local school. Take a rainforest canopy tour, ride the white water rivers or trek in search of the elusive quetzal, the colorful native bird that is an enduring symbol of freedom.

This book offers comprehensive coverage of Costa Rica and its people. Travel to the major national parks and preserves; hike in rain forests. Explore the country's vibrant history, culture and wildlife. Firsthand advice on travel in the country's various environments – mountain, jungle, beach, city. Plant and animal life, archeology, history, attractions on and off the regular tourist path.