Costa Rica

Whether you plan to surf, sunbathe, fish, hike, take a canopy tour of the rainforest or explore a volcano, this guide to Costa Rica points you in the right direction. It includes hotels, restaurants and attractions to suit every budget, maps, walking tours, multi-day itineraries and websites.

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Visitors to Costa Rica will be enthralled by its biodiversity. 15 per cent of the land is designated as National Park or Wildlife Preserve and in these areas you may treated to the sight of anteaters, armadillos, crocodiles, jaguars, monkeys, pelicans, sloths and turtles among many other exotic species. Whether you want to surf, sunbathe, fish, hike, take a canopy tour in the rainforest or explore a volcano, Fodor's Costa Rica 2004 will point you in the right direction. Our Smart Travel Tips A-Z section provides the low-down from air travel to useful websites. With unrivalled coverage of hotels, restaurants and attractions to suit every budget and taste, this guide will help you make the most of your time in this wonderful country.