Costa Rica captivates with tropical rain forest, high mountain ranges, volcanoes, and fertile high valleys with coffee and fruit plantations. The two coasts of the country boast fine white sandy beaches, coral reefs, and palm groves. Of special fascination is the versatile fauna and flora which is protected in twenty-seven natural parks. In 280 photographs, this illustrated book shows the impressive beauty of this green oasis. Petra Ender is a trained translator and turned her passion into her profession 20 years ago. Today she lives and works in Munich as a photographer and freelance picture editor for various publishing houses. Ellen Spielmann