Lonely Planet Costa Rica

All New Highlights and planning sections Tailored itineraries Expanded listings Easy-to-use maps Practical directory Stroll through pristine cloud forests and peer into simmering volcanoes, catch the perfect turquoise wave and howl back at howler monkeys, gaze at the waters of the Caribbean and the Pacific from the top of Mt Chirripo - Costa Rica is an adventurer's dream. Packed with expert advice on making the most of your trip, our authoritative guide will help you discover your own paradise in the land of pura vida. * Get Wild - our full-color wildlife guide gets you in touch with the swingers, the swimmers and the slitherers * Go Natural - an expert ecologist gives you the scoop on Costa Rica's stunning national parks in our environment chapter * Take It Outside - our adventure travel chapter has you covered, from hiking and surfing to rafting and kayaking * Get Around - 77 user-friendly maps, more than any other guidebook to Costa Rica * Rest Easy - from treehouse hammocks to luxury ecolodges, accommodations to please every style and budget.Miranda, Carolina A. is the author of 'Lonely Planet Costa Rica', published 2004 under ISBN 9781740597753 and ISBN 1740597753.