Costa Rica in Marshall Cavendish`s Culture Shock! Series; comprising a range of guides that inform visitors of the finer points & details relating to social etiquette, traditions & customs; bringing visitors to a sensitive yet substantial understanding of the country or city in question. The series targets those who are planning long stays in the destination or extended periods of residence. The guides are written by authors who have experienced the joys & pitfalls of cultural adaptation, & so are ideally placed to provide informative & relevant advice. Each title contains insights into local culture & traditions, guidance on adapting to the local environment, linguistic help & lots of general advice about local culture & idiosyncrasies to help prepare readers for their visit. Each title is structured similarly, beginning with the first impressions a visitor might expect to have. The guides aim to help readers understand the local culture through first appreciating the motivations, beliefs & attitudes of the local people. Practical advice on settling in is provided, with focused sections on accommodation, utilities, health, education & telecommunications. There is also extensive information on the destination’s culture, food & leisure, in addition to a specific section addressing the concerns of those travelling on business. ...

Costa Rica in the Frommer's Day By Day series is a pocket-sized guide ideal for short trips, covering a variety of budgets. The best sights of each destination are listed in convenient full-day tours for one, two or three days such as: thematic tours for interests including art, architecture & history are described, allowing you to get the most out of your time; walking tours take you around each destination ...

Costa Rica in the Discover series from Lonely Planet; covering a range of countries worldwide & practically designed to allow travellers to find the most iconic sites & attractions at a glance. Uniquely designed, each title in the series

Includes:: a series of lists of the best things to do & see, with highlights, thematic

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Costa Rica in the Discover series from Lonely Planet; covering a range of countries worldwide & practically designed to allow travellers to find the most iconic sites & attractions at a glance. Uniquely designed, each title in the series

Includes:: a series of lists of the best things to do & see, with highlights, thematic

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Costa Rica in the Eyewitness travel guide book series from Dorling Kindersley; lavishly illustrated & particularly concerned with providing the visitor with detailed background information to sightseeing in the chosen destination & a broad cultural introduction. Popular historical buildings & museums are often described with cutaway diagrams allowing you to view ...

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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- Costa Rica in the Footprint Focus Guides, which are targeted at cities, regions & countries worldwide that
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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 ...