Costa Rica is one of the most popular destinations for travelers in search of natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and sun. In full-color and with helpful magazine-style illustrated features, Fodor's Costa Rica shows off the splendor of the country's stunning natural landscapes and its varied flora and fauna like no other guide.
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE: Fodor’s Costa Rica is the market leader in guidebooks to Costa Rica, outperforming Lonely Planet, Frommer’s, and DK Eyewitness guides.
EXPANDED COVERAGE: Central Valley towns near San José have been reorganized so they are more intuitively located within the guide, making it easier to plan a trip to this area. New restaurant recommendations have been added to San José, a culinary hot spot in Costa Rica.
ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: Look for richly illustrated guides to surfing the Salsa Brava, sport-fishing off the Pacific coast, canopy tours in the cloud forests, turtle-nesting tours in Tortuguero, and bird-watching in the rare tropical dry forests of Guanacaste. Ecotourism and the best eco-lodges are also covered in depth.
INDISPENSABLE TRIP PLANNING TOOLS: An illustrated "Biodiversity" chapter guides readers through the country's varied landscapes and helps plan a vacation based on particular activities or topography. Colorful maps guide travelers around the country, plus a pull-out map provides an overview and a topographical map.
DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's Costa Rica offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their visit. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife.
PULLOUT MAP: A handy pull-out map provides added value, giving travelers essential information about top attractions and nearby dining so they can travel with confidence.
INCLUDES: San José, Monteverde Cloud Forest, Arenal Volcano, Manuel Antonio, Nicoya Peninsula, Tortuguero, Tamarindo, Jacó, Osa Peninsula and more.
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