- 456 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
Discover one of Latin America's most diverse and compelling countries with the definitive travel guide to Costa Rica, researched by Rough Guides' expert authors.
In-depth coverage of Costa Rica's awe-inspiring scenery guides you to the most rewarding destinations - both big-hitters and low-key, tourist-free spots - and the best ways to experience them. Whether you want to soak in a hot spring or go white water rafting, walk through the canopy of a cloud forest or just sit back and enjoy some of the finest coffee on earth, we've got you covered.
The Rough Guide to Costa Rica brings to life Costa Rica's incomparable wildlife with stunning colour photography and, as over a quarter of the country is protected land, you'll have plenty of chances to see it. With turtle-nesting beaches, jewel-like butterflies and frogs, and more bird species than the US and Canada combined, the "Rich Coast" more than lives up to its name.
The Rough Guide to Costa Rica also includes easy-to-use maps, reliable advice on how to get around, and up-to-date reviews of the best hotels, hostels, eco lodges, restaurants, bars, clubs and shops - for all budgets - to ensure that you don't miss a thing.
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Table of contents
- Contents 3
- INTRODUCTION 4
- Where to go 8
- Author picks 9
- When to go 11
- Things not to miss 12
- Itineraries 24
- Wildlife 26
- BASICS 44
- Getting there 45
- Getting around 47
- Accommodation 54
- Food and drink 57
- Health 59
- The media 62
- Holidays and festivals 63
- National parks and reserves 64
- Outdoor activities 66
- Travelling with children 72
- Studying and volunteering 73
- Travel essentials 75
- THE GUIDE 82
- 1 San José 82
- 2 The Valle Central and the highlands 116
- 3 Limón Province and the Caribbean coast 156
- 4 The Zona Norte 200
- 5 Guanacaste 238
- 6 The Central Pacific and
- 7 The Zona Sur 356
- CONTEXTS 406
- History 407
- Landscape and habitat 421
- Conservation and tourism 424
- Books 431
- Spanish 435
- Glossary 442
- SMALL PRINT & INDEX 444