Look beyond Costa Rica's natural beauty and you'll discover a tumultuous yet fascinating history. Join author Jack Ewing in his newest title, Where Tapirs and Jaguars Once Roamed: Ever-Evolving Costa Rica, as he explores the origins and development of the south-central Pacific coast and recounts his 45-year journey from cattle rancher to conservationist. Now, thanks in large part to his efforts at Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge and with the Path of the Tapir Biological Corridor, we may one day see jaguars and tapirs return to the area.