Costa Rica: The Complete Guide: Ecotourism in Costa Rica (Color Travel Guide)

From pristine beaches and jungle waterfalls to high-altitude coffee plantations, __**Costa Rica: The Complete Guide**__ puts the very best of Costa Rica at your fingertips. Blending detailed travel tips with beautiful photography, this guidebook offers so 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 zipline at **Monteverde**. Spend the night at a deluxe ecolodge next to **Arenal Volcano**. Soak in the tropical beauty of Costa Rica's world-class beaches at **Manuel Antonio National Park**. Plan the perfect Costa Rican vacation! **Filled with travel 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** 1% of profits are donated to environmental organizations working to preserve Costa Rica's biodiversity for future generations Printed on sustainable FSC paper From pristine beaches and jungle waterfalls to high-altitude coffee plantations, award-winning author and photographer James Kaiser shows readers the best of Costa Rica, including the country's stunning collection of national parks. Filled with rich details and hundreds of high-quality color photographs, this guide, which provides fascinating chapters on the country's unique history, culture, ecology, and wildlife, is sure to appeal to anyone looking for more than just restaurant and hotel reviews. Giving travelers everything they need to plan an unforgettable trip, this resource also includes