Read More About Costa Rica Through Our Booklist
We hope you’ve been inspired by our 2024 Campus of the Year. If you’d like to read more, including explorations of nature, culture and cuisine, here are a few of our suggestions.
Costa Rica After Coffee: The Co-Op Era in History and Memory
Lowell Gudmundson
You might think of coffee as just a morning beverage, but its industry has affected the politics, society and economics of Costa Rica as a country. Learn more about the history of this crop and how it is still influencing Costa Rica today.
Volcanoes: Crucibles of Change
Richard V. Fisher, Grant Heiken and Jeffrey B. Hulen
Costa Rica is a country dotted with volcanoes, but how much do you know about these landforms? Discover the different types of volcanoes and how they are formed through this heavily illustrated book.
Central American Cookbook: A Journey Through 50 Authentic Recipes From Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Panama, And More
Carla Hutson
Love to cook? Learn about Costa Rica and other Central American countries by immersing yourself in their cuisines and cooking up some delicious new recipes through this cookbook!
National Parks of Costa Rica
Robin Kazmier and Gregory Basco
Costa Rica is a global example for sustainability and conservation, and its national parks are just one part of that. Delve into some of these parks and enjoy stunning photographic looks at the natural wonders of Costa Rica.
A Naturalist's Guide to the Birds of Costa Rica
Steve Bird
Hundreds of avian species call Costa Rica home. Whether you plan on traveling to spot them in person or you just enjoy beautiful wildlife photography, learn more about the birds of Costa Rica through this book.
You can find all these books and many more about Costa Rica online.
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