Costa Rica
Lonely Planet Travel Guide (Reiseführer)
Costa Rica
Beyond the deserted beaches of the Nicoya Peninsula and the visceral heights of the Monteverde cloud forests lies the real Costa Rica; a land of delicate pathos, forthright purity and hard-won pacifism. Tromp through virgin rain forest - sighting poison-dart frogs and howler monkeys along the way - or simply explore the local lore and laid-back beach scene with this comprehensive guide.
- 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 - 78 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
- Includes a new full-colour section on outdoor adventure sports
9th Edition October 2010 - paperback - 588 pp (28 pp colour, 80 maps)