Costa Rica might be the smallest of the Central American nations but it still manages to pack a punch. A tropical paradise of cloud forests, jungles, mud baths and thermal pools, palm-fringed beaches and exotic wildlife, all await the intrepid traveller. Footprint's fully updated 3rd edition is brimming with information on the best adventure activities, diving, surfing and trekking, plus eco-friendly options of where to sleep and all the necessaries on where to eat, drink and party.Full and detailed listings of the many different adventure activities on offer, including surfing, climbing, diving and trekking The lowdown on where to stay, with listings for all budgets, whether you're after a treehouse hammock or a luxury eco-lodge Perfect for the eco-traveller with detailed information on the many different nature reserves and how to get the best experiences from them All the necessaries on where to eat, drink and party New lightweight, durable format