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	Costa Rica: The Ecotravellers' Wildlife Guide by Les Beletsky, Paperback, 448 pages, September 1998 Amazon's Price: $30.00 List Price: $30.00 Not too big, not too small. Just the right amount of information. This book is exceptionally easy to read. It's well organized, funny and full of good science and interesting lore. Two other qualities makes this book outstanding. First, it describes and illustrates only the birds that you are most likely to see. Other books often give too many choices. This book also covers all the other wildlife that you may be lucky enough to see. Monkeys, lizards, coatis, and red poison- dart frogs - they're all in there. Order Now
	Costa Rica's National Parks and Preserves: A Visitor's Guide by Joseph Franke, Paperback, 224 pages, 2nd edition, September 1999 Amazon's Price: $13.26 List Price: $18.95 You Save: $5.69 (30%) Unspoiled beaches, tropical jungles, volcanic mountains, exotic wildlife-Costa Rica's natural areas and preserves offer remarkable geographical and biological diversity for adventure-loving travelers. With complete profiles of forty accessible parks and preserves, including five newly protected areas, this book guides visitors through the unique terrain, and discusses each area's climate, flora, and fauna. Whether you are a hiker seeking a panoramic view from a volcanic summit, a kayaker longing to glide downriver under a jungle canopy, or a naturalist eager to observe an incredible array of exotic wildlife, this guide is the key to exploring Costa Rica's best natural areas with an emphasis on environmental awareness. Explorers will find descriptions of hikes, nature walks, and water trails, plus information on each park's facilities, attractions, and history. Hikes range from short walks to extended backpacking trips, and a complete planning section details when to go, what to expect, what to bring, and health precautions. Order Now
	Diving & Snorkeling Guide to Cocos Island by Lucy Agace, Paperback, 66 pages, April 1997 Our Price: $11.96 List Price: $14.95 You Save: $2.99 (20%) A practical guide to finding the best places to dive around Cocos Island, conditions to expect and what you're likely to see! A must for any diver contemplating a trip to the Island. Order Now
	Field Guide to the Orchids of Costa Rica and Panama by Robert L. Dressler, Paperback, 374 pages, November 1993 Our Price: $26.25 You save $11.25 (30%) Contains keys to all the orchid genera in the region and most of the orchid species, emphasizing features that can be readily seen with the naked eye or a hand lens. Includes 240 color photos and 229 line drawings. Written in an accessible style, with introductory chapters on the geography of the region. Order Now
	A Guide to the Birds of Costa Rica by F. Gary Stiles, Paperback, December 1990 Amazon.com Price: 26.25 List Price: 36.50 You Save: $11.25 (30%) Considered among the best birding guides ever written for a specific country. If you're going to do some birding in Costa Rica, don't leave home without it. Excellent plates, descriptions and sound references for distinguishing those minute details that go a long way toward helping you correctly identify your sightings. Highly recommended. Order Now
	Learn to Surf by James MacLaren, Paperback, 192 pages, June 1997 Amazon's Price: $10.36 List Price: $12.95 You Save: $2.59 (20%) Learn to surf is the most comprehensive, yet simplest "teach yourself" how to surf book. It is packed with many fantastic tips that would make a competent surfer out of anyone. This book helps bring forth the passion of the waves. The book is best used in conjunction with live surfing tuition, as is available in many parts of Costa Rica. If you're considering learning to surf in the balmy waters of Costa Rica, this book will definitely help! Order Now
	New Key to Costa Rica (15th Ed.) by Beatrice Blake, Anne Becher, Paperback, 528 pages, October 2000 Amazon's Price: $12.56 List Price: $17.95 You Save: $5.39 (30%) With a special focus on ecotourism, the authors of The New Key to Costa Rica help you discover the diversity of this colorful country's remarkable flora and fauna (from tree ferns to sloths) and learn ways you can contribute to efforts to preserve it. A well-researched sustainability rating highlights lodgings that are active in protecting an environmental, economic, and cultural balance. The book offers complete coverage of sights, lodging, dining, and outdoor adventures, including wildlife viewing, parks and reserves, surfing, fishing, horseback riding, and diving. Order Now
	The Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica by Mike Parise, Paperback, 100 pages, December 28, 1999 Our Price: $21.95 The most comprensive guide for surfers traveling to Costa Rica. Details over 70 breaks on both coasts and over 100 hotels nearest the breaks. Includes breaks around the Quepos area, Dominical, Playa Hermosa and more. Highly recommended for those coming to Costa Rica to surf. Order Now
	Pura Vida: The Waterfalls and Hot Springs of Costa Rica by Sam Mitchell, Paperback, 96 pages, 2nd edition, March 1995 Amazon's Price: $9.95 Many general travel guides to Costa Rica have been written; but this provides a specific focus on the waterfalls and hot springs of the country and will present readers with descriptions of the high points along with the practicalities of locating and traveling to the areas. Be prepared to hike to many of these locations, and enjoy fine first-person descriptions. Order Now
	Travel & Site Guide to Birds of Costa Rica With Side Trips to Panama by Aaron D. Sekerak, Paperback, 256 pages, December 1996 Amazon's Price: $13.56 List Price: $16.95 You Save: $3.39 (20%) This is not a birding field guide, but a helpful guide to quite a few Costa Rica birding sites. Very good descriptions of sites included (including some information not available elsewhere) but many other places were not covered. The author's assessments are useful. Supplements other guides. Order Now
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