(Edition updated in 2018), Costa Rica is a rugged, rain forested Central American country with coastlines on the Caribbean and Pacific. Though its capital, San Jose, is home to cultural institutions like the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, Costa Rica is known for its beaches, volcanoes, and biodiversity. Roughly a quarter of its area is made up of protected jungle, teeming with wildlife including spider monkeys and quetzal birds.MICHELIN National Map Costa Rica will give you an overall picture of your journey thanks to its clear and accurate mapping scale 1:600,000.Includes a City map of San Jose.Our National Map Series will help you easily plan your safe and enjoyable journey thanks to a comprehensive key, a complete name index as well a clever time & distance chart. Michelin’s driving information will help you navigate safely in all circumstances. In addition, some MICHELIN National Maps are cross-referenced with the MICHELIN Green Guide highlighting destinations worth stopping for! With MICHELIN National Maps, find more than just your way!MICHELIN NATIONAL MAPS feature: Up-to-date mapping A scale adapted to the size of the country A clear and comprehensive key Distance and time chart Place name index Driving and road safety information Tourist sights information