Books about living, retiring, buying Costa Rica real estate – expert advice and guide books on how to live retire in Costa Rica and buy Costa Rican Properties…

If you plan to just visit Costa Rica for a vacation or plan to live here, it's a good idea for you to read up before you come. That will help you understand more about the country and its customs and help you have a great experience and more fun when you are here.

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Books about Costa Rica's Natural Wonders

A Guide to the Birds of Costa Rica by F. Gary Stiles, Alexander F. Skutch (Contributor), Dana Gardner (Illustrator)
The New Key to Costa Rica by Beatrice Blake, Anne Becher, Deidre Hyde (Illustrator), Nik Wheeler (Photographer)
Field Guide to the Wildlife of Costa Rica by Carrol L. Henderson (Author), Steve Adams (Illustrator)
Costa Rica: The Forests of Eden by Kevin Schafer (Author)
The Butterflies of Costa Rica and Their Natural History, Vol. II: Riodinidae by Philip J. DeVries (Author)
Parques nacionales Costa Rica / Costa Rica national parks by Mario A. Boza
A Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of Costa Rica by Twan Leenders

Books about Living and Retirement in Costa Rica

Exploring Costa Rica 2004 by The Tico Times
The New Golden Door to Retirement and Living in Costa Rica (12th Edition) by Christopher Howard
Choose Costa Rica, 6th: Travel, Investment, and Living Opportunities for Every Budget by John Howells (Author)
The Ticos: Culture and Social Change in Costa Rica by Mavis Hiltunen Biesanz, Richard Biesanz, Karen Zubris Biesanz
The Tico Times Restaurant Guide to Costa Rica/Guia de Restaurantes de Costa Rica by Eliot Greenspan
The Legal Guide to Costa Rica by Lic. Roger Petersen. A must when considering Costa Rican real estate.

Travel and get to know Costa Rica

Exploring Costa Rica 2004 by The Tico Times
Lonely Planet Costa Rica (Costa Rica, 5th Ed) by Rob Rachowiecki
Fodor's Costa Rica 2004 by Fodor's (Author)
Frommer's Costa Rica 2004 by Eliot Greenspan (Author)
Adventure Guide to Costa Rica (Adventure Guide to Costa Rica, 4th Ed) by Bruce Conord, June Conord
Footprint Costa Rica Handbook by Peter Hutchison
Ebook! Read it Right now...Costa Rica Alive! by Bruce Morris
Costa Rica by Christopher P. Baker (Author)
The Tico Times Restaurant Guide to Costa Rica/Guia de Restaurantes de Costa Rica by Eliot Greenspan

Legal Issues

The Legal Guide to Costa Rica by Roger A. Petersen

Surfing

The Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica by Mike Parise

Golf in Costa Rica

Golf Resorts: Where to Play in the US, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica & the Caribbean (Golf Resorts, 3rd Ed) by Jim Nicol, Barbara Nicol

Others

Costa Rica: Quest for Democracy by John A. Booth

Magazines

Costa Rica Outdoors
Country Review - Costa Rica by CountryWatch.com

Drink Costa Rican Coffee!

Travel E-books (downloadable - read it right now!)

Costa Rica Alive! by Bruce Morris
Costa Rica Adventure Guide 4th ed. [DOWNLOAD: ADOBE READER] by Bruce Conord

Economics E-books (downloadable - read it right now!)

D&B Country Report: Costa Rica [DOWNLOAD: PDF] by Dun & Bradstreet (Author)

When searching for Costa Rican properties or considering a Costa Rica investment, these are all excellent resources for getting information about all aspects of relocating to Costa Rica, living in Costa Rica and retiring in Costa Rica.

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