Newly updated, National Geographic s best-selling Adventure map for Costa Rica provides detailed information for this highly popular Central America destination. Designed to meet National Geographic s demanding cartographic standards, the Costa Rica Adventure Map was created in cooperation with the Instituto Geográfico Nacional, a specialized institution that serves as the official government authority for all issues related to cartography and geography. Like all Adventure maps, Costa Rica contains detailed topographic information, plus useful traveling tips, regional information, and an inset map of the capitol city of San José. Updated in this edition are the locations of popular diving, fishing, and surfing spots, plus comprehensive protected area boundaries and roads. Printed on the same waterproof, tear-resistant material as our Trails Illustrated maps our adventure series maps will stand up to rigorous travel, and contain the navigation aids necessary for backcountry use with GPS or compass. Coverage Highlights: Boundaries of all protected areas, including national wildlife refuges, protection zones, wetlands, national parks, forest reserves, biological reserves, absolute nature reserves, national monuments, and popular diving, fishing & surfing locations. Updated and improved road network. Detailed inset map of San José including the location of popular destinations and useful services. Additional inset map of Isla del Coco. Approximately 4 1/4" x 9 1/4" folded; 25 1/2" x 37 3/4" fully opened Scale = 1:20,000 & 1:350,000 Contour Interval = 100 meters Founded in 1915 as the Cartographic Group, the first division of the National Geographic Society, National Geographic Maps has been responsible for illustrating the world around us through the art and science of mapmaking. Today, National Geographic Maps continues this mission by creating the world s best wall maps, recreation maps, atlases, and globes which inspire people to care about and explore their world. All proceeds from the sale of National Geographic maps go to support the Society s non-profit mission to increase global understanding and promote conservation of our planet through exploration, research, and education.