Download or read book Costa Rica s National Parks and Preserves written by Joseph Franke and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 1999 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Costa Rica s National Parks and Preserves written by Joseph Franke and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2009-08-10 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * Color photographs and overview map * Compact, portable format * Handy trip-finder with categories such as snorkeling/scuba, multi-day backpacking, sea kayaking, indigenous culture, and archeological/historical interest Costa Rica is famous for its incredible biodiversity, which draws naturalists, explorers, and hikers from every corner of the globe. With complete profiles of forty-six accessible parks and preserves, including five newly protected areas, Costa Rica's National Parks and Preserves, 3rd Ed. guides visitors through this unique, exotic terrain. Explorers will find descriptions of hikes, nature walks, and water trails, plus information on each park's facilities, attractions, and history. Thoroughly updated, sidebars on flora and fauna are new to this edition, accompanied by beautiful illustrations to help readers identify different species. A complete planning section details when to go, what to expect, what to bring, and what health precautions to take.
Download or read book National Parks of Costa Rica written by Gregory Basco and published by Comstock Publishing. This book was released on 2015 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book features photographs of, and information about, Costa Rica's network of national parks, which are designed to protect pieces of every type of ecosystem in the country"--
Download or read book The Quetzal and the Macaw written by David Rains Wallace and published by Random House (NY). This book was released on 1992 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wallace details the unbelievable diversity of life in this rich land: pumas, ocelots, peccaries, howler monkeys--and the scarlet macaws and resplendent quetzals, the birds symbolizing two of Costa Rica's earliest parks. The park system became the nucleus of a socio-political network that has successfully battled loggers, miners, ranchers, and government development agencies. Enlivened throughout by the voices of people actually involved in establishing and managing the parks and preserves, Wallace's narrative is by turns suspenseful, humorous, and inspiring.
Download or read book Exploring Costa Rica s Central Pacific written by Frederick Grant and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-03-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Central Pacific Area of Costa Rica is a treasure trove of natural beauty, wildlife, and adventure. It is a region that beckons tourists, ecotourists, visitors, birdwatchers, nature lovers, adventurers, and residents alike. With its stunning landscapes, vibrant biodiversity, and an array of national parks and reserves, this area offers an unforgettable experience for all who visit. Costa Rica's Central Pacific Area boasts a diverse range of ecosystems, from lush rainforests to pristine beaches, and volcanic mountains to mangrove swamps. This ecological diversity supports an incredible variety of plant and animal species, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts. The region is home to several national parks and reserves, each offering unique experiences and opportunities for exploration. The Central Pacific Area is not just a playground for tourists and adventurers; it is also a place where residents cherish and protect their natural surroundings. The local communities have embraced sustainable tourism practices and work together to preserve the region's fragile ecosystems. Visitors can support these efforts by staying in eco-friendly accommodations, participating in community-based tourism initiatives, and respecting the natural environment. Whether you are a nature lover, birdwatcher, adventurer, or resident, the Central Pacific Area of Costa Rica promises a remarkable experience. Its national parks and reserves provide a gateway to the country's astounding biodiversity and offer an opportunity to immerse yourself in the wonders of nature. So, pack your bags, explore the trails, soak in the sun-kissed beaches, and prepare for an unforgettable journey through Costa Rica's Central Pacific Area.
Download or read book Exploring Costa Rica s Central Pacific written by Federico Grant and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-11-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Central Pacific Area of Costa Rica is a treasure trove of natural beauty, wildlife, and adventure. It is a region that beckons tourists, ecotourists, visitors, birdwatchers, nature lovers, adventurers, and residents alike. With its stunning landscapes, vibrant biodiversity, and an array of national parks and reserves, this area offers an unforgettable experience for all who visit. Costa Rica's Central Pacific Area boasts a diverse range of ecosystems, from lush rainforests to pristine beaches, and volcanic mountains to mangrove swamps. This ecological diversity supports an incredible variety of plant and animal species, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts. The region is home to several national parks and reserves, each offering unique experiences and opportunities for exploration. The Central Pacific Area is not just a playground for tourists and adventurers; it is also a place where residents cherish and protect their natural surroundings. The local communities have embraced sustainable tourism practices and work together to preserve the region's fragile ecosystems. Visitors can support these efforts by staying in eco-friendly accommodations, participating in community-based tourism initiatives, and respecting the natural environment. Whether you are a nature lover, birdwatcher, adventurer, or resident, the Central Pacific Area of Costa Rica promises a remarkable experience. Its national parks and reserves provide a gateway to the country's astounding biodiversity and offer an opportunity to immerse yourself in the wonders of nature. So, pack your bags, explore the trails, soak in the sun-kissed beaches, and prepare for an unforgettable journey through Costa Rica's Central Pacific Area.
Download or read book The Green Republic written by Sterling Evans and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2010-06-28 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With over 25 percent of its land set aside in national parks and other protected areas, Costa Rica is renowned worldwide as "the green republic." In this very readable history of conservation in Costa Rica, Sterling Evans explores the establishment of the country's national park system as a response to the rapid destruction of its tropical ecosystems due to the expansion of export-related agriculture. Drawing on interviews with key players in the conservation movement, as well as archival research, Evans traces the emergence of a conservation ethic among Costa Ricans and the tangible forms it has taken. In Part I, he describes the development of the national park system and "the grand contradiction" that conservation occurred simultaneously with massive deforestation in unprotected areas. In Part II, he examines other aspects of Costa Rica's conservation experience, including the important roles played by environmental education and nongovernmental organizations, campesino and indigenous movements, ecotourism, and the work of the National Biodiversity Institute.
Download or read book Two Weeks in Costa Rica written by Matthew Houde and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A combination travelogue and guidebook that tells the humorous tale of the authors' vacation in Costa Rica while also giving valuable travel tips.
Download or read book Costa Rica written by Kevin Schafer and published by Rizzoli International Publications. This book was released on 1996 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With its lush rainforests, mist-shrouded volcanoes and abundant wildlife, Costa Rica is a vision of a tropical Eden. Stretched between two oceans and straddling Central America's rugged continental divide, it is among the most beautiful countries in the western hemisphere. Costa Rica is recognized as a pioneer in the enviromental movement. In the early 1970s the goverment set out to protect the rich natural heritage by creating one of the most important systems of national parks and reserves in the world. This network of protected areas now comprises more than 15 percent of the entire country, including samples of Costa Rica's many varied life zones from highland cloud forest to dry coastal scrub and offshore coral reefs. Kevin Schafer has been able to record much of this landscape and wildlife during five expeditions that took him to the rainforest of Corcovado on the Pacific coast, to the dry forest of the northwest, to the volcanoes, and to the mountains of the Talamanca Range. Through his vivid photographs and engaging text he creates a compelling portrait of an exotic tropical paradise.
Download or read book Costa Rica National Parks written by Mario A. Boza and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Costa Rica national parks written by Mario A. Boza and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The National Parks of Costa Rica written by Mario A. Boza and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Costa Rica written by Les Beletsky and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most travellers to Costa Rica want to experience its lush tropical forests and catch glimpses of exotic wildlife; toucans and parrots, hummingbirds and hawks, monkeys and big cats, frogs and toads, crocodiles, and (yes) snakes. Here is all the information you will need to find, identify and learn about Costa Rica's magnificent wildlife. The author, himself a wildlife biologist and experienced ecotraveller, visited national parks, reserves, and other ecological sites, discussed wildlife with local and international experts and veteran tour leaders, and then selected, for new color illustrations, nearly 350 of Costa Rica's most common amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals--the species you are actually likely to see. Also pictured are some animals of special biological significance-for instance, some highly endangered species. Easy-to-carry, entertainingly written, beautifully illustrated-you will want to have this book as a constant companion on your journey. * Identification, distribution, and conservation information on Costa Rica's frequently spotted animals * Up-to-date information on the ecology, behavior, and conservation of the families of animals to which the pictured species belong * Information on habitats and on the most common plants you will encounter * Brief descriptions of Costa Rica's most frequently visited parks and reserves * Information on ecotourism in general and on conservation in Costa Rica
Download or read book Establishment Planning and Implementation of a National Wildlands System in Costa Rica a Case Study written by and published by Bib. Orton IICA / CATIE. This book was released on with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Adventure Guide to Costa Rica written by Bruce Conord and published by Hunter Publishing, Inc. This book was released on 2002-03 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by the authors of our award winning Yucatan Adventure Guide, this book offers comprehensive coverage of Costa Rica and its people. Travel to the major national parks and preserves; hike in rain forests. Explore the island's vibrant history, culture and wildlife. Firsthand advice on travel in the country's various environments - mountain, jungle, beach, city. Plant and animal life, archaeology, history, attractions on and off the regular tourist path.
Download or read book The Amphibians and Reptiles of Costa Rica written by Jay M. Savage and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2002-08 with total page 1076 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: World renowned for its biological diversity and model conservation system, Costa Rica is home to a wide variety of amphibians and reptiles, from the golden toad to the scorpion lizard and the black-headed bushmaster. Jay M. Savage has studied these fascinating creatures for more than forty years, and in The Amphibians and Reptiles of Costa Rica he provides the most comprehensive, up-to-date treatment of their biology and evolution ever produced. Savage begins with detailed discussions of the natural and cultural history of Costa Rica, setting the stage for a detailed treatment of each of the 396 species of amphibians and reptiles that may be found there. Each species account synthesizes and analyzes everything that is known about the animal's anatomy, behavior, geographic distribution, systematics, and evolutionary history and provides keys for identifying amphibians and reptiles in the field. In addition to distribution maps and systematic and morphological illustrations, the book includes color photographs of almost every known species, many taken by the distinguished nature photographers Michael and Patricia Fogden. Because Costa Rica has played, and continues to play, a pivotal role in the study of tropical biology as well as in the development of ecotourism and ecoprospecting, and because more than half of the amphibians and reptiles in Costa Rica are also found elsewhere in Central America, The Amphibians and Reptiles of Costa Rica will be an essential book for a wide audience of nature lovers, naturalists, ecotourists, field biologists, conservationists, and government planners.
Download or read book Lonely Planet Discover Costa Rica 5 written by Lonely Planet and published by Lonely Planet. This book was released on 2018-11-01 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet's Discover Costa Rica is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Wander through the pristine Monteverde Cloud Forest, discover Tico culture in San Jose, and sprawl on a white-sand beach in Montezuma-all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of Costa Rica and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Discover Costa Rica: Full-color maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - covering history, art, architecture, politics, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, customs, etiquette Covers San Jose, Monteverde Cloud Forest, Manuel Antonio, Volcan Arenal, Montezuma, Peninsula de Osa, Tortuguero, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Playa Samara and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Discover Costa Rica is filled with inspiring and colorful photos, and focuses on Costa Rica's most popular attractions for those wanting to experience the best of the best. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Costa Rica guide for our most comprehensive look at all the country has to offer. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) *Source: Nielsen BookScan: Australia, UK, USA, 5/2016-4/2017 eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.
