Costa Rica Full-color Travel Guide 2016

Costa Rica is one of the most popular destinations for travelers in search of natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and sun. In full-color and with helpful magazine-style illustrated features, Fodor's Costa Rica shows off the splendor of the country's stunning natural landscapes and its varied flora and fauna like no other guide.

• COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE: Fodor's Costa Rica has the largest market share of any single guidebook to the country.

• EXPANDED COVERAGE: Fodor's reviews the best eco-lodges, B&Bs, hotels, and all-inclusives in the country. A new Need to Know feature offers key planning for the country at a glance.

• ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: Richly illustrated features cover canopy tours in the cloud forests, surfing for beginners and experts alike, sport-fishing off the Pacific coast, and bird-watching throughout the country. Costa Rica's renowned national parks and eco-lodges are also covered in depth.

• INDISPENSABLE TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS: An illustrated Biodiversity chapter showcases the country's varied landscapes and helps travelers plan a vacation based on particular activities, such as wildlife-viewing, or topography. Colorful maps guide travelers around the country, plus a pull-out map provides an overview and a topographical map.

• DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's Costa Rica offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their visit. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife.

• INCLUDES: San José, Monteverde Cloud Forest, Arenal Volcano, Manuel Antonio, Nicoya Peninsula, Tortuguero, Tamarindo, Jacó, Osa Peninsula, and more.

• PULLOUT MAP: A handy pull-out map provides added value, giving travelers essential information about top attractions and nearby dining so they can travel with confidence.

• ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's travel guide is researched and written by local experts.