Downloadable digital maps! Costa Rica & Panama Digital Road Map. 1:550,000. Reise Know-How. This map combines topographic mapping with road and tourist detail. The road information is clear and elevation is shown using contours, spot heights and altitude shading. The map shows six different types of roads, highlighting scenic routes, places of interest, archaeological sites, monasteries, monuments, police stations, railroads, and viewpoints.
Digital versions available for immediate download! Digital versions are available for Fugawi, GPS-Mate, OziExplorer, PathAway, and Touratech-Quo Vadis, for use with a PocketPC or a PC and a GPS.
64-43902C
Immediate download digital version for Compe-GPS. (min v6.8) (.rmap).
$21.99
64-43902F
Immediate download digital version for Fugawi. (.fx4).
$21.99
64-43902O
Immediate download digital version for OziExplorer. (.ozfx3).
$21.99
64-43902T
Immediate download digital version for Touratech QV. (.pny).
$21.99
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Costa Rica and Panama 1:250,000 Topographic Maps on DVD with Memory Map software. Includes all the 1:250,000 topographic maps (JOG charts) & landsat images of Costa Rica & Panama. Includes a full version of Memory-Map Discoverer. Maps display 3D relief shading in suitable/available areas. Maps are merged together. Package includes a full version of Memory-Map Discoverer, normally $75 value. Maps can be set up to print along canoe routes, roads or your trails. Print up to 13" x 19" on paper or GoTrekkers synthetic water resistant paper. See your route in an amazing 3D fly through in suitable areas. Can be used as secondary navigation for boating or flying with a go-to VOR-style arrow to your next waypoint. Allows you to upload/download routes, tracks & waypoints to & from most gps, laptops & pda's on windows operating systems, maps will not go into a gps. Export your map as a bitmap image.
64-4354D
DVD.
$99.95
Costa Rica Travel, City Maps and Guidebooks
Costa Rica Road Atlas (Road Atlas de Carreteras de Costa Rica). Various scales. Jiménez & Tanzi, 2000. Oversized (11 x 14.5 inch) softcover road atlas of Costa Rica. The real value of this atlas is in the numerous city center maps that are included. Bilingual throughout.
Sample of the road maps Sample of the city maps
64-4388
Atlas.
$19.95
Costa Rica Travel Map. 1:500,000. Mapas NaTurismo. Detailed road and tourist map of Costa Rica. With several inset maps covering Parque Nacional Volcan Poas, the Central Valley region including San Jose, Parque Nacional Volcan Arenal, central San Jose city, and Isla del Coco. These inset maps make this one of the most useful Costa Rica maps available. Double sided, with a city/town index. In English/Spanish/German.
Waterproof! Costa Rica Travel Map. Toucan, 4th ed., 2011. Detailed waterproof road map of Costa Rica. The front of the map has the main map covering the entire country. The reverse side has a large map of the Central Valley, where most tourists go, plus inset maps of central San Jose, central Quepos, and more.
Indexed locations of cities, parks, reserves, beaches, hotels, activities and all the other points of interest appear on the same side as the appropriate map so you don't have to flip back and forth.
driving distance table and drive time calculations, clear differentiation of paved and un-paved routes (updated in 2011), and symbols showing the location of butterfly gardens, hotsprings, scuba centers, canopy adventures, and many more activities in a rugged waterproof package.
Folded, map size is 26 x 39 inches when open.
Image of the front of the Toucan Costa Rica map Image of the reverse of the Toucan Costa Rica map Sample #1 of the Costa Rica map detail Sample #2 of the Costa Rica map detail Sample #3 of the Costa Rica map detail Sample #4 of the Costa Rica map detail
2011 edition! Costa Rica Travel Map. 1:800,000. J & T, 2009. A decent road map with a San Jose street city center map on the reverse. In Spanish.
Sample #1 - country map section
Guanacaste Map. JiTan, Costa Rica. Located on the Pacific Ocean coast, Guanacaste is famous for its beaches and is a popular tourist location. The map has small, simple, inset maps of five cities. In Spanish.
64-4392GU
1 sheet, folded.
$8.95
San Jose city map. 1:12,500. Jitan, 4th ed, 2003. A detailed double-sided street map of San Jose. With index to places of interest and neighborhoods/suburbs. In Spanish. Map size is 21.5 x 33.5 inches.
Costa Rica's National Parks and Preserves - A Visitor's Guide. The Mountaineers Books, 3rd ed., 2009. From towering trees draped in orchids to pristine beaches with nesting turtles and magnificent coral reefs, Costa Rica is a mecca for hikers, kayakers, and naturalists interested in the tropics. Yet just four parks receive 75% of all foreign visitors. Get off the beaten path with this guide - a guide to hiking and exploring all 40 of this beautiful country's designated natural areas. It will take you on adventures most foreign visitors miss!
Park descriptions and trail directions introduced by handy information blocks.
Includes information on facilities, attractions, camping, recreation, and more.
Maps detail dozens of hikes.
Describes the different life zones encountered in the parks.
Click here for detailed road maps and hiking/topo maps.
64-4395MB
Guidebook
$21.95
Costa Rica Rough Guide. Rough Guides. This thorough guide features comprehensive coverage of the flora and fauna, tips on exploring volcanoes and a discussion of environmental issues.
64-4395RG
Guide
$20.99
Costa Rica Travellers' Wildlife Guide. Les Beletsky, Interlink Books, 2009. With stunning color illustrations and photographs of amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and birds, this guide is unique in that it aims to aid the visitor in identifying all types of vertebrate land animals while providing current information on the conservation statuses of the animals.
Most travellers to Costa Rica want to experience its lush tropical forests and catch glimpses of exotic wildlife; toucans and parrots, hummingbirds and hawks, monkeys and big cats, frogs and toads, crocodiles, and (yes) snakes. Here is all the information you will need to find, identify and learn about Costa Rica's magnificent wildlife.
Identification, distribution, and conservation information on Costa Rica's frequently spotted animals.
Full-color illustrations of nearly 350 of Costa Rica's most common amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.
Up-to-date information on the ecology, behavior, and conservation of the families of animals to which the pictured species belong.
Information on habitats and on the most common plants you will encounter.
Brief descriptions of Costa Rica's most frequently visited parks and reserves.
Information on ecotourism in general and on conservation in Costa Rica.
64-4395WI
Guide.
$29.95
Birds of Costa Rica - A Field Guide. Richard Garrigues, Cornell Univ. Press, 2007. This is the one field guide the novice or experienced birder needs to identify birds in the field in the diverse habitats found in Costa Rica. It features descriptions and illustrations of more than 820 resident and neotropical migrant species found in Costa Rica, all in a compact, portable, user-friendly design. The detailed full-color illustrations show identifying features - including plumage differences among males, females, and juveniles - and views of birds in flight wherever pertinent.
Additional features of this all-new guide include:
166 original color plates depicting more than 820 species.
Concise text that describes key field marks for positive identification, as well as habitat, behavior, and vocalizations.
Range maps and texts arranged on opposing pages from illustrations for quick, easy reference.
The most up-to-date bird list for Costa Rica.
A visual guide to the anatomical features of birds with accompanying explanatory text.
Quick reference to vultures and raptors in flight.
64-4395BI
Guide.
$29.95
A Bird-Finding Guide to Costa Rica. Barrett Lawson, Cornell Univ. Press, 2009. The author describes fifty-three of the best birding destinations in Costa Rica. Birders will appreciate the detailed descriptions of how to bird each area, as well as the site-specific lists - "Target Birds" and "Species to Expect." The site descriptions are structured for ease of use and clarity; each provides a general introduction, exact driving directions, road maps, and lodging information. Other important elements include a general introduction to Costa Rica, an overview of tropical birds, sample itineraries, a comprehensive checklist to the birds of the country, and information about the best locations to find endemics and other sought-after species.
The sites are grouped into six regions that reflect general patterns of avian distribution; this helps readers understand Costa Rica's complex bird diversity as well as plan a dynamic trip.
Features fifty-three top birding locations from across the country.
"Species to Expect" lists inform readers of birds that can be found at featured sites; especially common birds are presented in bold.
"Target Birds" lists alert birders to rare and exciting species.
All bird lists include plate references to the two most respected field guides, A Guide to the Birds of Costa Rica by F. Gary Stiles and Alexander F. Skutch and The Birds of Costa Rica: A Field Guide by Richard Garrigues and Robert Dean (both also published by Cornell).
Eight sample itineraries and 107 maps are accompanied by information-birding times, driving times, and road indications-that will help readers customize their own itineraries.
Includes a complete checklist to the birds of the country with abundance ratings for eight representative sites.
64-4395BF
Guide.
$29.95
Costa Rica Political and Physical Maps & Wall Maps
Costa Rica Wall Map. 1:441,362. National Geographic Maps. An intimate introduction to Costa Rica, this full-color map is a richly detailed rendering of one of Central America's greatest treasures. From its northern savannahs and plains to lush forests and pristine jungle-lined beaches, Costa Rica's beauty and diversity beckon! Perfect for the adventure traveler. The map also includes outlines and information for National Parks, Protection Zones, and more. Map size is 38 x 36."
Sample of the map detail. Image of the entire map.
64-4343
1 sheet, rolled
$14.99
64-4343L
Laminated
$24.99
Costa Rica Political Wall Map (Mapa Escolar). 1:350,000. Instituto Geográfico Nacional. 1990. A large, colorful single-sheet wall map showing political boundaries, roads, towns, etc. In Spanish.
64-4349
1 sheet, rolled
$19.95
Costa Rica Administrative Wall Map with Provinces, Cantons, and Districts (División Territorial Administrativa de la República de Costa Rica por Provincias, Cantones y Distritos). 1:500,000. Instituto Geográfico Nacional. 2005. A colorful single-sheet wall map showing political boundaries, including provinces, cantons, and districts. Two inset maps show the San Jose area in more detail at 1:250,000 and 1:150,000. It does not include roads or cities. Color plot, will not be available as a litho-printed map. The ink is not waterproof, so we suggest laminating the map. Map size is 34 x 33 inches. In Spanish.
64-4348
1 sheet, rolled
$39.95
64-4348L
Laminated
$33.99
Costa Rica Provinces and Cantons Map (Costa Rica Provincias y Cantones). 1:1,500,000. Instituto Geográfico Nacional. 2000. A small single-sheet wall map showing administrative boundaries including provinces and cantons. The map shows the provinces and cantons. The districts are not shown on the map but they are listed on the reverse. Map size is 10.5 x 15 inches. In Spanish.
64-43454
1 sheet, rolled
$8.95
Costa Rica Physical Wall Map (Mapa de la República de Costa Rica). 1:500,000. Instituto Geográfico Nacional. A detailed single-sheet map with elevation shown by 100-meter contours, 20-meter bathymetric contours, elevation tinting, and spot heights. The map has six levels of city classification (province capital, canton capital, district capital, etc.) and four levels of road classification. Airports are also shown. Color plot, will not be available as a litho-printed map. The ink is not waterproof, so we suggest laminating the map. Map size is 34 x 33 inches. In Spanish.
64-4347
1 sheet, rolled
$34.95
64-4347L
Laminated
$29.95
Costa Rica Physical Wall Map (Mapa Escolar de Costa Rica). 1:1,000,000. Instituto Geográfico Nacional. 2002. A small single-sheet wall map showing elevation with elevation shading and hypsometric contours. The map includes four levels of road classification and four levels of city classification. Map size is 16 x 17 inches. In Spanish.
64-43452
1 sheet, rolled
$10.95
Costa Rica Antique-style Wall Map. 19" x 20".
Costa Rica maintains a large agricultural sector. It has expanded its economy to include strong technology, tourism, and ecotourism industries. It borders both the Caribbean Sea and the North Pacific Ocean. It is one of the best places to experience the tropics. It's also mostly coastline, which means great beaches, surfing, and a climate made for an ideal vacation.
64-4346
Costa Rica. Paper.
$25.00
64-4346D
Costa Rica. Framed with deluxe framing.
$275.00
64-4346S
Costa Rica. Framed with standard framing.
$199.95
Costa Rica Satellite Image Maps
Costa Rica and Panama Satellite Image Poster. SatPrint. This image is a Landsat TM (thematic mapper) image. Size is 24 x 36".
64-4385
1 sheet flat/rolled
$34.99
64-4385L
Laminated.
$49.95
Costa Rica Geologic & Thematic Maps
Costa Rica 1:200,000 Geologic Map Set - Digital edition. 1:200,000. Costa Rica Institute Geografico National. This 9-sheet map set is now out of print, however the Costa Rica IGN offers this digital version on CD-ROM. The CD contains raster scans of the original nine black/white geologic maps. Available only as a set. In Spanish.
Individual sheets - click on "List of Quads" above to order individual sheets.
64-4351
Set of 133 sheets.
$1862.00
Costa Rica--Topographic Quadrangle Maps. 1:200,000. Instituto Geográfico Nacional. 1988. Nine sheets offer complete coverage of the country. In Spanish.
Costa Rica 1:200,000 Index Map
64-4353-1
Liberia. 1988.
$14.95
64-4353-2
San Carlos. 1988.
$14.95
64-4353-3
Barra del Colorado. 1988.
$14.95
64-4353-4
Nicoya. 1988.
$14.95
64-4353-5
San José. 1988.
$14.95
64-4353-6
Limon. 1988.
$14.95
64-4353-7
Quépos. 1988.
$14.95
64-4353-8
Talamanca. 1988.
$14.95
64-4353-9
Golfito. 1988.
$14.95
64-4353
Set of 9 sheets
$94.19
Costa Rica and Panama 1:250,000 Topographic Maps on DVD with Memory Map software. Includes all the 1:250,000 topographic maps (JOG charts) & landsat images of Costa Rica & Panama. Includes a full version of Memory-Map Discoverer. Maps display 3D relief shading in suitable/available areas. Maps are merged together. Package includes a full version of Memory-Map Discoverer, normally $75 value. Maps can be set up to print along canoe routes, roads or your trails. Print up to 13" x 19" on paper or GoTrekkers synthetic water resistant paper. See your route in an amazing 3D fly through in suitable areas. Can be used as secondary navigation for boating or flying with a go-to VOR-style arrow to your next waypoint. Allows you to upload/download routes, tracks & waypoints to & from most gps, laptops & pda's on windows operating systems, maps will not go into a gps. Export your map as a bitmap image.
64-4354D
DVD.
$99.95
Costa Rica 1:250,000 Topographic Quadrangle Maps. 1:250,000. NGA/NIMA (JOG series).
Index map
67-10581-NC1603
JOG 1:250,000 topo NC-16-03. Granada, Nicaragua/Costa Rica.
$17.99
67-10581-NC1604
JOG 1:250,000 topo NC-16-04. San Carlos, Nicaragua/Costa Rica.
$17.99
67-10581-NC1608
JOG 1:250,000 topo NC-16-08. Liberia, Costa Rica.
$17.99
67-10581-NC1612
JOG 1:250,000 topo NC-16-12. Puntarenas, Costa Rica.
$17.99
67-10581-NC1705
JOG 1:250,000 topo NC-17-05. Alajuela, Costa Rica.
$17.99
67-10581-NC1709
JOG 1:250,000 topo NC-17-09. San Jose, Costa Rica.
$17.99
67-10581-NC1710
JOG 1:250,000 topo NC-17-10. Almirante, Panama/Costa Rica.
Downloadable digital maps!
Costa Rica Road Atlas (Road Atlas de Carreteras de Costa Rica). Various scales. Jiménez & Tanzi, 2000. Oversized (11 x 14.5 inch) softcover road atlas of Costa Rica. The real value of this atlas is in the numerous city center maps that are included. Bilingual throughout.
Sample of the road maps
Sample of the city maps
Waterproof!
Image of the front of the Costa Rica road map
Image of the reverse of the Costa Rica road map
Sample of the Costa Rica road map section
Sample of the San Jose city map section
Waterproof!
Image of the front of the Toucan Costa Rica map
Image of the reverse of the Toucan Costa Rica map
Sample #1 of the Costa Rica map detail
Sample #2 of the Costa Rica map detail
Sample #3 of the Costa Rica map detail
Sample #4 of the Costa Rica map detail
Detail of the map #1.
Detail of the map #2.
Thumbnail of the front of the map.
Thumbnail of the reverse of the map.
Laminated
Sample detail of the Berndtson Costa Rica map
Image of the front of the Berndtson Costa Rica map
Image of the back of the Berndtson Costa Rica map
2011 edition!
Sample #1 - country map section
Image of the Costa Rica road map
Image of the San Jose map
Sample of the map detail.
Image of the entire map.
Sample of one of the maps.
Costa Rica 1:200,000 Index Map
Index map