Costa Rica. National Parks = Parques Nacionales presents a comprehensive overview of Costa Rica's renowned national park system in both English and Spanish. Written by conservation pioneer Mario A. Boza, the book explores the country's extraordinary biodiversity, protected areas, tropical rainforests, volcanoes and coastal ecosystems. Richly illustrated with colour photographs and maps, it explains the history of nature conservation in Costa Rica and highlights the unique flora, fauna and landscapes that have made the country a world leader in environmental protection and ecotourism.