Pura Vida: Taming Wild Costa Rica

Pura Vida means pure life and this philosophy forms the basis of culture in Costa Rica one of the worlds last pristine untouched wildernesses. This is the ultimate guidebook to Costa Ricas culture and wildlife. Easily accessible with color photos on every page youll be able to identify wildlife at a moments notice. The book features commentary on several popular destinations including Arenal volcano Monteverde cloudforests the beaches of Guanacaste San Jose and more. Whether you are preparing for your trip or already on the plane this book is a must for bird identification plant and animal identification and notes about Costa Rican history.