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.

Includes index.

Experience Costa Rica -- What's Where; Need to Know -- Costa Rica Made Easy -- Costa Rica Today -- Ecotourism in Costa Rica -- If You Like -- Costa Rica Outdoor Adventures -- Wedding and Honeymoons -- The People of Costa Rica -- Flavors of Costa Rica -- Great Itineraries; Kids and Families -- Biodiversity -- Welcome to San José -- Planning -- Exploring -- Where to Eat -- Where to Stay -- Nightlife and Performing Arts -- Shopping -- Souvenir Shopping in San José -- The Central Valley -- Welcome to The Central Valley -- West of San José -- North of San José -- East of San José -- Carara National Park -- Poás Volcano -- Irazú Volcano -- Arenal, Monteverde, and the Northern Lowlands -- Welcome to Arenal, Monteverde, and the Northern Lowlands -- Arenal Volcano Area -- Monteverde Cloud Forest and Santa Elena -- Arenal Volcano; Caño Negro National Wildlife Refuge -- Guanacaste and the Nicoya Peninsula -- Welcome to Guanacaste and the Nicoya Peninsula -- Planning -- Far Northern Guanacaste -- Guanacaste Pacific Coast -- The Nicoya Peninsula -- Rincón de la Vieja National Park -- Santa Rosa National Park -- Palo Verde National Park -- Manuel Antonio and the Central Pacific Coast -- Welcome to Manuel Antonio and the Central Pacific Coast -- The Central Pacific Coast -- Manuel Antonio Area -- Manuel Antonio National Park -- The Osa Peninsula and the South Pacific -- Welcome to the Osa Peninsula and the South Pacific -- The Central Highlands -- Valle de El General Region -- Dominical and Ballena National Marine Park -- The Golfo Dulce -- The Osa Peninsula -- Chirripó National Park -- Ballena National Marine Park -- Corcovado National Park -- Tortuguero and the Caribbean Coast -- Welcome to Tortuguero and the Caribbean Coast -- The Sarapiquí Loop -- Tortuguero -- Southern Caribbean Coast -- Tortuguero National Park -- Cahuita National Park -- Travel Smart Costa Rica.