Costa Rica captivates with tropical rain forest, high mountain ranges, volcanoes, and fertile high valleys with coffee and fruit plantations. The two coasts of the country boast fine white sandy beaches, coral reefs, and palm groves. Of special fascination is the versatile fauna and flora which is protected in twenty-seven natural parks. In 280 photographs, this illustrated book shows the impressive beauty of this green oasis. The jaguar king of the jungle, tropical butterflies in close-up colour, the Corcovado National Park and spectacular Poás Volcano with three craters, horses grazing, the national drink of coffee with both economic and cultural development closely linked to the coffee bean, the 'golden grain' and lush waterfalls, beautiful toucan and the long-nosed tapir are among the stunning full page colour photos. Text in six languages. Maps. Softback, 17 x 20.8cm, 312pp.
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