Costa Rica Insight Guide

Contents: Maps - Costa Rica - San Jose - Central Valley - Central Pacific - The North - Caribbean Coast - The South - Inside front cover - Costa Rica - Inside back cover - National Parks and Reserves Introduction & History - The Happy Medium - Coast to Coast - Decisive Dates - Before Columbus - Conquest - Colonialism & Independence - Modern Times - The Way It Was Features - The People - National Parks - Sport - Big Fins and Fresh Fish - Tico Cooking - Fruit - Coffee Places - Introduction - San Jose - The Central Valley - The Central Pacific - The Northwest - The Northeast - The Caribbean Coast - The South Picture Stories - Plants - Arts and Crafts - Birds - Volcanoes Information Panels - Nicaraguan Immigration - Forest Watcher's Guide - Ecosystems - City Buses - Vampire Bats - The Resplendent Quetzal - Turtles - Ants in your Plants - Wild Cats - Isla del Coco Travel Tips - Highlights - Getting Acquainted - Planning the Trip - Practical Tips - Getting Around - Where to Stay - Where to Eat - Culture - Shopping - Hiking & Camping