Costa Rica: The Bradt Travel Guide
Product DescriptionThis new guide to Costa Rica is an insider’s guide to one of the hottest destinations in Central America. The strong focus on the rich biodiversity of the country, Costa Rican culture, and forthcoming travel trends make the Bradt guide the essential companion. A wide breadth of activities for travelers are covered: from white-water rafting, cycling, and sportfishing to assisting with turtle research, interacting with indigenous tribes and grassroots “rural tourism” initiatives. Also featured are special opportunities such as getting married in Costa Rica (a popular wedding spot) and dolphin encounters in Drake Bay. Features include:>A full range of adventure, sports, and activity options>Accommodations appealing to a broad spectrum of travelers, from eco-lodges and home stays to beach hotels and five-star resorts>Wildlife in-depth including conservation projects and national parks>New areas opening up for tourism, such as the Osa Peninsula and northwest region of Guanacaste>Key phrases in Spanish and local phrases
From the Back CoverFlanked by two oceans and host to a dozen microclimates, Costa Rica is a land of rare and varied beauty. Bask in natural hot springs at the foot of the majestic Arenal Volcano, hike through the Monteverde Cloud Forest, sip coffee on a plantation and then watch a Pacific sunset with the sand between your toes. Ah, pura vida . . . . In Bradt’s Costa Rica, local resident Larissa Banting takes you beyond the tourist haunts to introduce the beating heart of the country. Whatever your passions, this Central American paradise has something for you. *Accommodations: from eco-lodges to home stays *Canopy tours and turtle watching *Detailed wildlife coverage: from parrots to peccaries *White-water rafting, sailing and windsurfing *New areas open to tourism *Tico slang, culture and festivals
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This review is from: Costa Rica: The Bradt Travel Guide (Paperback)
Book was in good shape, except for section of upside down pages, but all the pages were there.