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Guanacaste

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Guanacaste explores the rich and varied landscapes of this unique region in Costa Rica, known for its world-class surf spots and distinctive cultural identity. This guide delves into its folkloric traditions and highlights the remarkable conservation success of restoring the last tropical dry forest in the Americas. A colourful fold-out map of key tourist destinations is included to enhance the traveller's experience.
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This book is ideal for travellers and adventurers interested in discovering the cultural and natural treasures of Costa Rica beyond the usual tourist paths, especially those keen on surfing, nature conservation, and cultural heritage.

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Costa Rica is much more than a verdant paradise. It's a land of diverse landscapes and cultures. This collection of regional guides reveals unknown facets of Costa Rica and helps travelers understand what makes this country so unique. In this volume we introduce Guanacaste, a place of world-renowned surf spots and great natural beauty. It is a...

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Costa Rica is much more than a verdant paradise. It's a land of diverse landscapes and cultures. This collection of regional guides reveals unknown facets of Costa Rica and helps travellers understand what makes this country so unique.

In this volume, we introduce Guanacaste, a place of world-renowned surf spots and great natural beauty. It is a country within a country, with its own distinct climate, culture, and identity. The cradle of the nation's folkloric traditions, it is also the place that witnessed the rebirth of the last tract of tropical dry forest in the Americas.

Includes a colourful fold-out map of key tourist destinations.

Series: Zona Tropical Publications / Costa Rica Regional Guides

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781501739279

Publisher: Cornell University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 October 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Comstock Publishing Associates

Illustration: 79 color photos, 8 color line drawings, 1 map - 79 Illustrations, color - 1 Maps - 8 Line drawings, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 238.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 907g

Pages: 128

About the Author

María Montero is a journalist and poet who contributed to Ojalá's recent publication Cocos Island. Luciano Capelli has produced award-winning books about the culture and natural history of Costa Rica.

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