The most up-to-date complete guidebook on Costa Rica in the world! The 16th annual effort of the writers and photographers of The Tico Times, Central America's leading English-language newspaper, Exploring Costa Rica 2008/9 is the most complete, concise and information-filled guide available on this fascinating, peaceful country that we call home. Our writers who live and work here year round use their travels and first-hand insight and love of this country to fill in the factual and cultural information often missing in other guides.