Fodor's Costa Rica

Whether you want to surf, sunbathe, fish, hike, take a canopy tour in the rainforest or explore a volcano, this guide to Costa Rica, helps you point you in the right direction. The Smart Travel Tips A-Z section provides the low-down, from air travel to websites. It also covers hotels, restaurants and attractions to suit all budget and taste.

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Costa Rica has become one of the hottest new tourist destinations. Visitors will be enthralled by its beauty and biodiversity. 15 per cent of the land is designated as National Park or Wildlife Reserve, and in these areas you may be treated to the sight of anteaters, armadillos, crocodiles, jaguars, monkeys, pelicans, sloths and turtles among 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 2006" 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.