If you are looking for evidence for the belief that size is not everything then Costa Rica should be your first port of call. What Costa Rica lacks in size, it more than makes up for in wildlife, scenery and adventure. Visit Costa Rica and you’ll experience a tropical paradise of jungles and lagoons, thermal pools and Caribbean beaches; a land where hummingbirds congregate to drink nectar and sacred quetzal birds hide in treetops. Footprintfocus Costa Rica is brimming with information on adventure activities from diving to trekking, eco-friendly options for accommodation and comprehensive listings of where to eat, sleep and drink.

•         Essentials section with tips on getting there and around.

•         Includes fascinating insights into the history and culture of the country.

•         Comprehensive listings of where to eat & sleep, plus information on festivals and activities.

•         Detailed street maps for San José and other important towns and cities.

•         Slim enough to fit in your pocket.

 Loaded with advice and information, this concise Footprintfocus guide will help you get the most out of Costa Rica without weighing you down.

The content of the Footprintfocus Costa Rica guide has been extracted from Footprint’s Central America Handbook.

Richard Arghiris first visited Latin America in 2003, when he travelled between the capitals of Mexico and Panama. Richard has since become a regular visitor to the Americas, writing and researching content for guidebooks, magazines, newspapers and websites. Richard has lived and worked in Amsterdam, Brighton, London and at sea. Aside from Latin America, he has travelled widely in Europe and the United States, and is currently based in London where he works as an author and freelance journalist and is on the road whenever it calls. Check out Richard's blog, unseenamericas.com