As well as tropical rainforests and beautiful beaches, Costa Rica features active volcanoes and windswept mountain-tops. Though a relatively small country, it boasts a variety of wildlife, especially exotic birds and rare animals such as jaguars and tapirs. This guide offers travellers the full range of options available in Costa Rica - from secluded beaches to resorts, from camping to staying in luxury hotels. The first edition of this guide was the 1992 Gold Medal Winner of the SATW Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Awards.