Costa Rica at 1:400, 000 on a large, indexed map from Freytag & Berndt, providing a useful alternative to other maps by presenting the whole country on one side at a good scale & with a street plan of central San José. Relief is shown by hill-shading with spot heights for selected peaks & volcanoes. Swamps, waterfalls & hot springs are marked. National parks, nature reserves & Indian reservation are shown, as well as internal administrative boundaries & names of the provinces. A small inset at 1:100, 000 shows Isla del Coco. Road detail

Includes:: untarred roads & 4WD tracks, with intermediate driving distances shown on many routes. Main railway & ferry connections are marked, also local airports, harbours & marinas. Symbols highlight various landmarks & places of interest, e.g. campsites, archaeological sites, botanical gardens, viewpoints, outdoor leisure facilities such as golf courses, equestrian centers, water sport sites, etc. The map is indexed & has a latitude & longitude lines marked at 30’ intervals & a multilingual map legend which

Includes:: English. An inset shows a street plan of San José, indicating the city’s railway stations for the Atlantic & the Pacific regions of the country, & as well as important buildings.



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If you are looking for evidence for the belief that size is not everything then Costa Rica should be your first port of call. What Costa Rica lacks in size, it more than makes up for in wildlife, scenery & adventure. Visit Costa Rica & you`ll experience a tropical paradise of jungles & lagoons, thermal pools & Caribbean beaches; a land where hummingbirds congregate to drink nectar & sacred quetzal birds hide in treetops. Footprint Focus Costa Rica is brimming with information on adventure activities from diving to trekking, eco-friendly options for accommodation & comprehensive listings of where to eat, sleep & drink. Essentials section with tips on getting there & around.

Includes:: fascinating insights into the history & culture of the country. Comprehensive listings of where to eat & sleep, plus information on festivals & activities. Detailed street maps for San Jose & other important towns & cities. Slim enough to fit in your pocket. Loaded with advice & information, this concise Footprint Focus guide will help you get the most out of Costa Rica without weighing you down. The content of the Footprint Focus Costa Rica guide has been extracted from Footprint`s Central America Handbook.

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Quick to read, light to carry with expert advice in all price ranges, Frommer's Easy Guide to Costa Rica 2014 is the complete up-to-date reference for travelers who want to maximize their stay in the smartest, most efficient way. With Frommer's trademark candid & accessible expertise, this invaluable guide offers reviews in a wide array of choices available including lodging, sightseeing, shopping, dining & entertainment. It

Includes:: insider tips on how to tackle vacationing, based on time constraints & interests, complete with practical advice & suggested itineraries. With user-friendly features it offers tips on excellent values, special moments, traveling with kids & overrated experiences &

Includes:: the best of undiscovered Costa Rica.



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Costa Rica Handbook in the Handbooks series from Footprint; comprehensive & leading guides designed & written for independent travellers who enjoy exploring off the beaten track. Footprint guides have an established reputation, built up since 1921, for catering for more adventurous & individual travellers. An unrestrictive editorial style also gives authors the freedom to capture & explore local cultures, sights & areas that are often not covered in other guides. Widely recognised for their reliability & independent writing style, Footprint guides all have the same layout. Introductory sections introduce the reader to the destination, with chapters on planning on your trip & essentials, including practical information & guidance on subjects such as when & where to go, itineraries, sport & activities, arts, getting there & around, eating & drinks, sleeping & a dedicated section on the anticipated carbon footprint involved in travelling to the destination. Each guide is organised geographically by region or country, with individual sections having a particular focus on an extensive range of sights & places of interest. Further, there are also details of accommodation, nightlife, restaurants & any notable local activities. Information boxes throughout the text give readers an insight into local customs, stories & sights of particular interest.A ...

Costa Rica in Focus describes contemporary Costa Rica for the reader with an interest in the country, going into the subject more deeply than a general tourist guide. Topics covered include social tensions, women`s & Amerindian rights, illegal migration, the economy, eco-tourism, sport & history. ...

” Insight Guides: Inspiring your next adventure” Costa Rica s national parks offer fantastic hiking, birdwatching, & adventure sports, plus great coffee, & its idyllic beaches are a big draw, too. Be inspired to visit by the new edition of Insight Guide Costa Rica, a comprehensive full-color guide to this spectacular Central American country. Inside Insight Guide Costa Rica A fully-updated edition by our expert Latin America author. stunning, specially-commissioned new photography that brings this small, but diverse country & its people to life. Highlights of the state s top attractions, from the heavenly beaches of Punta Uva & the small but exquisite Manuel Antonio Park to thrilling adventure trips in the rainforest canopy, in our Best of Costa Rica. Descriptive region-by-region accounts cover the whole country, from the cloud forests & rich natural diversity of the Northwest to the sandy beaches of the Caribbean Coast. Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you get around & travel tips give you all the essential information for planning a memorable trip, including our independent selection of the best restaurants. About Insight Guides Insight Guides has over 40 years experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-color print guide books & maps as well as picture-packed e Books to meet different travellers needs. Insight Guides unique combination of beautiful travel photography & focus on history & culture together create a unique visual reference & planning tool to inspire your next adventure. ” Insight Guides has spawned many imitators but is still the best of its type. ”
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Costa Rica on a waterproof & tear-resistant map from ITMB at 1:300, 000, with a plan of central San José, an enlargement for the environs of the capital, & a separate index of place names for each side of the map. The country is divided north/south, with a very generous overlap & San José included on both sides. The map has altitude colouring, with contours above 1000m plus spot heights. Provincial boundaries, railways, & local airstrips & landing grounds are marked. Road network

Includes:: seasonal tracks, & indicates locations of petrol stations. National parks & protected areas are marked, & symbols highlight selected accommodation, archaeological sites, museums, beaches & surfing sites, bird sanctuaries, etc. Latitude & longitude grid is drawn at 15’ intervals. Each side of the map has a separate index of place names. The map also

Includes:: a street plan of San José with names of both streets & districts, & an overprint highlighting accommodation, plus services & places of interest. Enlargements show the environs of the city & the Isla del Coco in greater detail.



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Costa Rica in the Key Guide series from AA Publishing; exploring a range of international destinations & recently been re-launched with full colour pages. Thorough & detailed in style, the guides are targeted at an older audience, exploring the principal sights, walks, activities, restaurants & accommodation of the destination. A detailed introductory section provides comprehensive information about the destination, including the economy, politics, heritage & language. There are also specific sections unique to each destination, covering society, the urban & rural, sports & leisure, art media & culture, history & science & technology. Each title is organised in the same way with destinations grouped by region or district & colour-coded to help readers navigate around the guide. An On the Move section provides details on transport, with important information on arriving, getting around (including distinctive local transport features such as metro & underground networks) & for visitors with a disability. Individual regional sections cover Sights, driving & walking opportunities, what to do, eating & accommodation. Local listings are accompanied by addresses, opening times, prices, directions & local transport options, though options for younger travellers & those with children are more limited. Extensive colour photography accompanies the text, with a range of pictures illustrations the main sites of the city, region or country. An extensive Practicalities chapter at the back of each guide carries essential information on weather, documents & customs, money, health, communication, tourist information, useful websites, finding help, opening times & entrance fees, media & books, films & maps. There is also basic information on entertainment & nightlife, sports & activities, film & music & festivals & events. ...

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