National Geographic Traveler Costa Rica 5th Edition

Description

This dazzling guidebook, written by Central America travel expert Christopher P. Baker, covers all the main cities, towns, and regions of Costa Rica, helping travelers negotiate one of the world's leading destinations for eco-travel. Travel tips for San Jose, Nicoya, and Guanacaste are all fully revised and updated for this latest edition. The book outlines detailed city walks and regional drives, complete with maps and reservation information. Also included are features on geography (life in the lowland rain forest and volcanoes); Costa Rica's diversity of wildlife (butterflies, marine turtles, and snakes); and adventure activities (white-water rafting and sportfishing). This small country is a wildlife lovers' and birders' paradise- there are more than 50 species of hummingbirds native to Costa Rica, and approximately 10 percent of the world's butterflies breed here. The country is surrounded by more than 800 miles of coastline, stretching along the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. The only country in Central America with no standing army, Costa Rica enjoys continuing stability after a century of almost uninterrupted democratic government. The National Geographic Traveler guidebooks are aimed at readers who value experiential travel. Each provides inspiring photography, insider tips, and expert advice for a more authentic, enriching experience of the destination at hand. These books serve a readership of active, discerning travelers, supplying information, historical context, and cultural interpretation not available on the Internet.

A renowned expert on Central America, CHRISTOPHER P. BAKER is a travel writer, photographer, lecturer, and tour leader. He has also authored and photographed guidebooks to Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, and Panama for the National Geographic Traveler series. The Lowell Thomas Award 2008 Travel Journalist of the Year, Baker has also contributed to a wide range of publications, including National Geographic Traveler and Newsweek. A lecturer at the National Press Club and the World Affairs Council, he has appeared on the National Geographic Channel, CNN, NPR, and dozens of other radio and TV outlets. He lives in Palm Springs, California.