Wild Osa Peninsula And Corcovado

The Osa Peninsula (with Corcovado National Park at its centre) offers birdwatching, hiking, mammal watching, snorkelling and other opportunities to explore.

In this detailed book you'll find: · Descriptions of one-day and multi-day hikes across the peninsula. · In-depth birdwatching advice for all the habitats including lists of the birds you are likely to see. · Day walks to experience rainforest, beach and rural landscapes. · An identification guide to the Osa Peninsula's iconic animals. · Full-colour maps and photographs throughout. · All the information you need to explore independentally ; and all the information you need to help you select the best tours . · Practical information about accommodation, public transport, money, etc.

This includes a lot of emphasis on local people and businesses. · A guide to Spanish for complete beginners (and tips on regional Spanish variations for those who already are already learning Spanish). · Advice for solo travellers, families and more. · Advice for hikers, birdwatchers, mammal watchers and other explorers; and simply for those who like to add some adventurous and nature interest to a more-general itinerary. · Full information included for such activities as: hiking to the secluded coral reef to the south of Drake Bay; looking for mammals on the trails on the south-eastern edge of Corcovado National Park; choosing which entry points to use to create an extended multi-day exploration of Corcovado National Park; and walking (or hiking) quiet rural roads to add landscape variety and additional authentic Costa Rican experiences to your itinerary.

Note that Wild Osa Peninsula and Corcovado is part of a wider series of guides that includes larger "compendium guides". In particular, the Costa Rica book and the (enormous) Central America book contain most of the same information as this book and much more.

All these guides have been written in a friendly and knowledgeable tone by naturalist and explorer Dr Duncan James, who has