Costa Rica at 1:470, 000 on a tourist map from Toucan Maps printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant synthetic paper, with an exceptionally wide range of symbols presenting various places of interest, opportunities for recreational pursuits & tourist facilities, particularly in the country ...

Costa Rica at 1:470, 000 on a tourist map from Toucan Maps printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant synthetic paper, with an exceptionally wide range of symbols presenting various places of interest, opportunities for recreational pursuits & tourist facilities, particularly in the country ...

Costa Rica at 1:470, 000 on a tourist map from Toucan Maps printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant synthetic paper, with an exceptionally wide range of symbols presenting various places of interest, opportunities for recreational pursuits & tourist facilities, particularly in the country’s main towns & holiday resorts. On one side is a map of the whole country. Altitude colouring is too light to provide a good picture of the country’s topography, but symbols indicate numerous mountain peaks with their names & heights (in feet); swamps, mangroves, marshes, palm plantations, etc, are marked & national parks are highlighted. Road network emphasizes main paved roads but also

Includes:: secondary routes & seasonal 4WD tracks. Driving distances are marked on main routes. The map has latitude & longitude lines at intervals of 10’. A very extensive index has separate lists of towns/villages, beaches, parks/reserves/wildlife refuges, waterfalls, lakes, rivers, peaks, & volcanoes. Surrounding the country map & on the reverse side are enlargements & street plans of popular tourist destinations: a large panel presenting the Central Valley at 1:50, 000 approx, with street plans of downtown San José, Heredia, Escazú & Alajuela; Santa Elena
- Monteverde area with a street plan of Santa Elena; Volcán Arenal area with a street plan La Fortuna; Tamarindo; & Manuel Antonio
- Quepos area. All have lists of facilities & attractions highlighted on them. Other maps or street plans cover the Tenorio
- Rio Celeste area with a plan of Bijagua, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Puerto Jiménez, plus Playa Jacó. Both the main map (especially along the Pacific coast) & the enlargements/street plans are annotated, as appropriate, with a very wide range of symbols grouped by colour-coding into Conservation Areas (national parks, wildlife refuges, etc), Activities (over 50 different symbols), Lodging (hotels indicating price range, campgrounds), Food & Drink (several different types of restaurants, etc), Transportation, Services/ Shopping, & Facilities.A separate list of major parks, reserves & nature refuges indicates what attractions & facilities can be found there. Also provided is a distance table.




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This dazzling guidebook, written by Central America travel expert Christopher P. Baker, covers all the main cities, towns, & regions of Costa Rica, helping travelers negotiate one of the world`s leading destinations for eco-travel. Travel tips for San Jose, Nicoya, & Guanacaste are all fully revised & updated for this latest edition. The book outlines detailed city walks & regional drives, complete with maps & reservation information. Also included are features on geography (life in the lowland rain forest & volcanoes); Costa Rica`s diversity of wildlife (butterflies, marine turtles, & snakes); & adventure activities (white-water rafting & sportfishing). ...

Award-winning author & Costa Rica expert Christopher Baker guides you through this incredibly varied & alluring country, one of Central America`s premier eco-tourist destinations. Illustrated with 120 vivid photographs & 20 full-colour maps, the book starts with a detailed introduction to the country`s history & culture-including a section on its unique flora & fauna. You are then guided through each of the country`s regions: the capital city of San Jose; the lush Central Highlands; Guanacaste & its volcanoes; sea-fringed Nicoya; the Central Pacific; Zona Sur; the South Central & its cloud forests; the Northern Lowlands; & the Caribbean. Special features give comprehensive information on topics ranging from snakes & butterflies to volcanoes & rafting, while ten guided drives & walks take you into some of the country`s most fascinating areas, including a stroll through San Jose`s Otoya & Amon barrios & a drive along the Inter-American Highway. Sidebars on experiential travel abound, revealing how to save macaws, learn Spanish, & best enjoy the coffee culture. ...

Costa Rica's Caribbean Coast in the Moon Spotlight guide series; covering a range of specific local cities, districts, areas & regions in North, Central & South America & targeted at those seeking to travel to a specific area within a country. Each of the guides has been extracted in full from the relevant country Moon Handbook & individual titles focus on a particular city, region or notable area of the destination. Many of the guides in the series are unique in their coverage, although are limited in putting the destination into its wider geographical context that a more comprehensive guide would provide. Stylistically, Moon ...

Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula in the Moon Spotlight guide series; covering a range of specific local cities, districts, areas & regions in North, Central & South America & targeted at those seeking to travel to a specific area within a country. Each of the guides has been extracted in full from the relevant country Moon Handbook & individual titles focus on a particular city, region or notable area of the destination. Many of the guides in the series are unique in their coverage, although are limited in putting the destination into its wider geographical context that a more comprehensive guide would provide. Stylistically, Moon ...

The shifting landscapes in these three southern-most countries in Central America reflect the diversity of each nation. Footprint`s Costa Rica, Nicaragua & Panama will guide you through untouched Costa Rican rainforest, the tempestuous geography of Nicaragua & coral reefs off Panama`s Caribbean coast. * Great coverage of the top activities & sights in the region, including volcano trekking, island escapes, unmissable fiestas, surfing & diving * Loaded with information & suggestions on how to get off the beaten track, from turtle watching in La Flor to the exploring the savage, impenetrable jungles of Darien *

Includes:: comprehensive information on everything from transport & practicalities to history, culture & landscape * Plus all the usual accommodation, eating & drinking listings for every budget * Full-colour planning section to inspire travellers & help them find the best experiences From bohemian beaches to handsome Spanish plazas, Footprint`s fully updated 3rd edition will help you navigate this colorful destination.

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Costa Rica, Nicaragua & Panama 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, Nicaragua & Panama 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 ‘ Background’ section explores the history, economy, government, education, culture, people, land & environment of the destination in significant depth. There is also a ‘ Footnotes’ chapter with a basic language guide for travellers & information about the author. A useful distance chart tailored to the destination is also included in the inside back cover. * Please note:* the series is gradually being revised, reverting to its previous style of ” Handbooks”, published in a hardback format. ...