Insight Pocket Guide Costa Rica

Costa Rica This is the guide that answers the questions you'd ask a friend who lived in Costa Rica. Which places are really worth seeing? What excursions shouldn't be missed? Where are the great places tourists haven't yet discovered? Written by a local host, it is based on intimate knowledge of the country. Everything you need is in this book: * History and culture Costa Rica's past and present explained in a nutshell. Pages 11-17 * Tailor-made itineraries 15 itineraries take you from the Central Valley to the beaches, mountains, rivers and rainforests of this amazingly diverse country. Pages 21-56 * Shopping, eating out and nightlife Tips on what to buy and where to shop, where to eat and where to stay out late. Pages 59-67 * Essential practical information Hotels, climate, currency, getting around, useful addresses and websites, wildlife and ecotourism. Pages 75-91 * Detailed pullout map This gives an overview of the tours and can also be used independently of the guide.Haber, Dona is the author of 'Insight Pocket Guide Costa Rica ', published 2005 under ISBN 9789812580818 and ISBN 9812580816.