Costa Rica Eyewitness Eyewitness | 9780241619650

Zipline across the rainforest canopy at Parque Nacional Volcan Arenal, marvel at pre-Columbian gold artifacts in San Jose's subterranean Museo de Oro Precolumbino, hike in the famous Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological reserve or visit the Doka Estate to learn about coffee production: everything you need to know is clearly laid out within colour-coded chapters. Discover the best of Costa Rica with this indispensable travel guide. Inside DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Costa Rica: - Over 15 colour maps, plus a road map of Costa Rica, help you navigate with ease - Simple layout makes it easy to find the information you need - Comprehensive tours and itineraries of Costa Rica, designed for every interest and budget - Illustrations detail iconic sights such as San José's fortress-like Centro Costarricense de Ciencias y Cultura, the elegant Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Los Ángeles in Cartago, the ancient Monumento Nacional Guayabo and more - Colour photographs of Costa Rica's natural wonders and spectacular landscapes - including rainforests, cloud forests, wetlands, beaches, mountains, volcanoes - plus its diverse wildlife, iconic buildings and historic sights, ancient settlements and more - Detailed chapters, with area maps, cover San José; the Central Highlands; the Central Pacific and Southern Nicoya; Guanacaste and Northern Nicoya; the Northern Zone; the Caribbean; and the Southern Zone - Historical and cultural context gives you a richer travel experience: learn about the country's unique history and culture, ancient settlements, historic sights, colourful festivals and events, varied cuisine and more - Experience Costa Rica with features on its landscapes, rainforest ecosystem, canopy tours, beaches and indigenous groups, as well as the story of Costa Rican coffee and a detailed field guide on the country's wildlife - Essential travel tips: our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop and sightsee, plus how to get around, useful phrases, and visa and health information