Costa Rica for Dummies - Softcover

Greenspan, Eliot

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470138300 ISBN 13: 9780470138304

Publisher: For Dummies, 2007

Synopsis

With a wealth of attractions and adventures, Costa Rica is the hottest new vacation destination in the Americas. Whether you want relaxation or excitement, you’ll find it. Stroll leisurely on the beach or zip through the trees on a canopy tour. Explore urban San Jose; or incredible national parks with untouched wilderness. Choose the Caribbean Coast or the Central Pacific Coast Relax beside an infinity pool or battle a billfish. Seek out exuberant nightlife or take in the lush tropical scenery. Go golfing, snorkeling, volcano viewing, river rafting, sea kayaking, mountain biking, or horseback riding. Stay in a luxurious resort or a rustic wooden cabin...a Mediterranean villa or an Ecolodge tent. This friendly guide clues you in, with:

• The real deal on how to get to Costa Rica and how to get around after you arrive
• Details on San José and the Central Valley; the Guanacaste area, Costa Rica’s “Gold Coast”; the Manuel Antonio area, the most popular ecotourism destination; the Monteverde area with misty cloud forests,; and the rest of the country
• Suggested itineraries to help you make the most of your time
• Fun options for rainy days—even if you’re on the sunny coast

Like every For Dummies travel guide, Costa Rica For Dummies, 2nd Edition includes:

• Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
• What you shouldn’t miss—and what you can skip
• The best hotels and restaurants for every budget
• Handy Post-it Flags to mark your favorite pages

About this title

From the Back Cover

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Explore Costa Rica the fun and easy way

Whether you want relaxation or adventure, a sunny beach or a tropical rain forest, you'll find it in Costa Rica. Explore urban San José or incredible national parks with untouched wilderness. Go golfing, snorkeling, volcano viewing, river rafting, sea kayaking, mountain biking, or horseback riding. With this friendly guide, you're on your way!

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• Down-to-earthtrip-planning advice

• What you shouldn't miss —and what you can skip

• The best hotels andrestaurants for every budget

• Lots of detailed maps

About the Author

Eliot Greenspan is a poet, journalist, musician and travel writer who took his backpack, mandolin, and typewriter the length of Mesoamerica before settling in Costa Rica in 1992. Since then, he has worked steadily as a travel writer, freelance journalist, and translator, and continued his travels in the region. This is Eliot’s first For Dummies title. He is also the author of Frommer’s Costa Rica, Frommer’s Belize, Frommer’s Cuba, Frommer’s Guatemala, Frommer’s Ecuador and The Tico Times Restaurant Guide to Costa Rica, as well as the chapter on Venezuela in Frommer’s South America.

About this edition

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0470138300
• ISBN 13: 9780470138304
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 386