Costa Rica: A Natural Destination

With its river-threaded jungles, volcanic mountain ranges, pristine ocean beaches, and exotic wildlife, Costa Rica has always called to adventure-minded travelers and naturalists. This fully updated guide to the country features maps, itineraries, and listings of accommodations. Over 75,000 copies sold of previous editions. 8-page color insert. 56 photos. 416 pp

Costa Rica is a small country with enormous bio-diversity. From its pristine beaches, which border both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, to its still-active volcanoes and thriving tropical rain forests, Costa Rica is a nature lover's dream destination; and Costa Rica: A Natural Destination is an ideal guidebook. The fully revised fourth edition provides plenty of information about national parks, biological reserves, wildlife refuges, and privately-owned nature reserves. There's also a section that covers the country's history and culture and offers practical tips on preparing for a trip to Costa Rica. Once there, Costa Rica keeps travelers up to date on accommodations, restaurants, and activities in every region of the country. It also includes information about adventure travel outfitters, fishing and diving services, local and international conservation groups, and Costa Rican flora and fauna. If your primary goal is to experience the tropics, you won't find a better guide.