Costa Rica in the Countries, Regions & Cities series from Rough Guides; comprehensively detailed guidebooks specifically designed for independent travellers & serving a range of worldwide destinations. Widely recognised for their free editorial style, Rough Guide authors are allowed to express their personal opinions on a range of subjects. Although sometimes controversial, this editorial stance allows readers to experience more detailed & personal takes on each destination, a feature often more limited in other guidebooks. Cultural & historical nuances are explored in significant depth throughout the text & descriptions on the ambience of individual settings alongside personal recommendations, particularly in cities, are notably prevalent. Each Rough Guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series has a similar layout. A ...

Costa Rica in the Footprint Focus Guides, which are targeted at cities, regions & countries worldwide that have no, or very limited, coverage from other publishers. Widely recognised for their reliability & independent writing style, Footprint Focus guides all have the same layout. Smaller than their sister Handbooks, the Focus guides are intended to streamline the information contained so that you have more of what you need, without losing Footprint ...

Costa Rica in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

Take the trouble out of travel with AA Key Guides. For independent travellers wishing to select the best for their holiday, the series now covers Costa Rica. Helping you make the right choice, the guide contains super clear mapping, colour photographs & information you really need. There are floor plans throughout & each sight is marked on maps & presented with grid references for easy location. Expert advice is given on the very best things to see & do plus recommended places to eat & stay at all price levels. With coloured plastic dividers uniquely separating each section, Key Guides really are the easiest to use guides...ever! ...

Lonely Planet’s Costa Rica is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see & skip, & what hidden discoveries await you. Pick a river for some heart-pounding white-water rafting; lounge in a hammock or snorkel off uncrowded beaches on the Southern Caribbean Coast; & spot monkeys, crocs, toucans & iguanas. All with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Costa Rica & begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet’s Costa Rica:- Colour maps & images throughout- Highlights & itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs & interests- Insider tips to save time & money & get around like a local, avoiding crowds & trouble spots- Essential info at your fingertips
- hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices- Honest reviews for all budgets
- eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss- Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience
- covering history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Covers San Jose, Central Valley & Highlands, Caribbean Coast, Northwestern Costa Rica, Arenal & Northern Lowlands, Peninsula de Nicoya, Central Pacific Coast, Southern Costa Rica & Peninsula de Osa


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Costa Rica & Panama Travel Atlas at 1:300, 000 from ITMB in a handy A5, paperback format, indexed & with city maps of both countries’ capitals, plus an enlargement for the environs of San José. The mapping has altitude colouring, with contours above 1000m plus spot heights. Swamps, marshes & salt pans are marked, with national parks & other protected areas highlighted. Also shown are areas designated as Indian reserves. The maps show both countries’ road & rail networks, including unpaved roads & selected local tracks, with driving distances on main routes & locations of petrol stations. Local airstrips & landing grounds are marked. Symbols highlight selected accommodation, archaeological sites, museums, beaches & surfing sites, hot springs, etc. Also marked are oil pipelines & internal administrative boundaries. Latitude & longitude are shown as margin ticks at 30’ intervals which means that on some pages either only one or no latitude coordinate is shown. The map also

Includes:: a clear, 2-page street plan of San José with names of both streets & districts, plus an overprint highlighting accommodation, services & places of interest. An enlargement at 1:200, 000 covers the environs of the city.A smaller, less detailed street plan covers the central districts of Panama City.

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This exquisite book of photographs, brilliant in colour & enchanting in subject, takes readers on a personal journey through the bejeweled treasure that is Costa Rica. Images of spacious beaches, muddy river banks, crystal clear waterfalls, & lush jungles adorned with tropical blooms & prehistoric plants will stay in the reader's mind for a long time to come. Representing 13 years of the author's field work in Costa Rica, the photographs & text bring the exotic island to life. The book is organized by region
- the Central Divide, Guanacaste, the Central Pacific, the Osa Peninsula, the North Caribbean, the South Caribbean
- with descriptions of wildlife, botany & ecology. It closes with a discussion on conservation & responsible tourism. All of the photographs bear extended captions which, like a well-informed tour guide, provide interesting facts & valuable context. Highlights on the journey include Arenal, one of the world's most active volcanoes, Tortuguero National Park, where a lone jaguar trots across the s&, giant tree ferns
- evolutionary relics that predate flowering plants
- in the Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve, a blood-scarlet passion flower emerging through leaf litter, a partially submerged crocodile, its riveting stare fixed on the photographer, & poison arrow frogs vividly painted in deadly reds, blues & greens. Overflowing with brilliant page-filling photographs & informative text, this book is as close as one can get to Costa Rica without getting on a plane.



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Charlie`s Charts Costa Rica (3rd Edition) covers Coast Rica from Bahia de Salinas on the north to Punta Burica on the south. It helps cruisers choose & identify anchorages & harbors to make trips ashore easier. The sketches provide information useful to a skipper & most include location of business ashore. The appendices include lists of available charts & publications, mileage table, useful telephone numbers, surfing spots & more. ...

Costa Rica in the Culture Smart range of pocket-sized guide books; providing detailed information on local customs, culture, etiquette & manners & ensuring that visitors are prepared for a diverse range of social environments. The series covers an extensive number of countries worldwide & are designed both for those working & living abroad, as well as for visitors who do not want to offend, either intentionally or inadvertently. Their aim is to prevent readers from making embarrassing mistakes & feel confident in unfamiliar situations, while preparing them before arrival on what to expect & how to behave. Each guide is arranged thematically, with dedicated individual chapters on land & people, values & attitudes, customs & traditions, making friends, people at home, ...

Costa Rica in the Culture Smart range of pocket-sized guide books; providing detailed information on local customs, culture, etiquette & manners & ensuring that visitors are prepared for a diverse range of social environments. The series covers an extensive number of countries worldwide & are designed both for those working & living abroad, as well as for visitors who do not want to offend, either intentionally or inadvertently. Their aim is to prevent readers from making embarrassing mistakes & feel confident in unfamiliar situations, while preparing them before arrival on what to expect & how to behave. Each guide is arranged thematically, with dedicated individual chapters on land & people, values & attitudes, customs & traditions, making friends, people at home, ‘time-out’, travelling & communicating. There is also a separate chapter for business travelers, with important information on subjects such as business culture, meetings & making appointments. A Further Reading section also offers a list of recommended other history, travel literature & language titles available on the country. ...