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Blending detailed travel tips with beautiful photography, this guidebook offers much more than just restaurant and hotel reviews. Fascinating chapters explore Costa Rica's unique history, culture, food, ecology and wildlife. Top 10 Ways to Avoid a Cultural Misunderstanding helps visitors avoid common and potentially embarrassing mistakes.

Discover what makes Costa Rica one of the world's most amazing destinations. Soar above the cloud forest on a Monteverde zipline. Spend the night at a deluxe ecolodge next to Arenal Volcano. Visit the world-class beaches at Manuel Antonio National Park. Watch sea turtles lay their eggs at Tortuguero. Plan the perfect Costa Rican vacation!

Filled with insider tips to save you time and money!

- Over 300 beautiful color photos

- Over 30 detailed maps

- Fascinating chapters on History, Culture and Food

- Informative guide to Wildlife and Ecology

A portion of the profits donated to environmental organizations working to preserve Costa Rica's biodiversity for future generations

*Printed on sustainable FSC paper