Frommer's Costa Rica 2012 by Greenspan, Eliot -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Table of Contents Title Page The Best of Costa Rica

The best of Natural Costa Rica The best Beaches The best Adventures The best Day Hikes and Nature Walks The best Bird-Watching The best Destinations for Families The best Luxury Hotels and Resorts The best Moderately Priced Hotels The best Ecolodges and Wilderness Resorts The best Bed and Breakfasts and Small Inns The best Restaurants The best Views The best After-Dark Fun The best Websites About Costa Rica

Costa Rica in Depth

Costa Rica Today Looking Back at Costa Rica Art and Architecture Costa Rica in Popular Culture Tico etiquette and Customs Eating and Drinking Tips on Shopping in Costa Rica When to Go The Lay of the Land Responsible Tourism

Suggested Costa Rica Itineraries

Costa Rica Regions in Brief Costa Rica In 1 Week Costa Rica In 2 Weeks Costa Rica For Families A Week of Adventures in Costa Rica San José & Environs in 3 Days

The Active Vacation Planner

Organized Adventure Trips Planning a Costa Rican wedding Activities A to Z Where to See the resplendent quetzal In Search of turtles Costa Rica's Top National Parks and Bioreserves monkey Business Tips on Health, Safety and Etiquette in the Wilderness Study and Volunteer Programs

San José

Orientation “I Know There's Got to Be a number Here Somewhere . . .” Getting Around Where to Stay Where to Eat What to See and Do Outdoor Activities and Spectator Sports joe to Go Shopping San José After Dark Side Trips from San José

The Central Valley

Escazú and Santa Ana Dining Under the stars Alajuela, Poás and the Airport Area Heredia Grecia, Sarchí and Zarcero Cartago The Orosi Valley Turrialba and the Guayabo National Monument

Guanacaste: The Gold Coast

Liberia Rincón de la Vieja National Park La Cruz and Bahía Salinas Playa Hermosa, Playa Panamá and Papagayo Playa del Coco and Playa Ocotal Playas Conchal and Brasilito Playas Flamingo and Potrero Playa Grande Playa Tamarindo Playa Junquillal

Puntarenas and the Nicoya Peninsula

Puntarenas Diving Trips to isla del coco (Cocos Island) Playa Tambor Playa Montezuma Malpaís and Santa Teresa Playa Sámara Playa Nosara

The Northern Zone: Mountain Lakes, Cloud Forests and a Volcano

Arenal Volcano and La Fortuna boats, Horses and Taxis Taking a Soothing Soak in hot springs Along the Shores of Lake Arenal Monteverde A Self-Guided hike through the Reserve Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí

The Central Pacific Coast:Where the Mountains Meet the Sea

Playa Herradura Playa de Jacó Manuel Antonio National Park Dominical San Isidro de El General: A Base for Exploring Chirripó National Park

The Southern Zone

Drake Bay Those Mysterious stone spheres Puerto Jiménez: Gateway to Corcovado National Park Golfito: Gateway to the Golfo Dulce Playa Zancudo Playa Pavones: A Surfer's Mecca A Wild ride

The Caribbean Coast

Barra del Colorado Tortuguero National Park Limón: Gateway to Tortuguero National Park and Southern Coastal Beaches Cahuita Puerto Viejo Playas Cocles, Chiquita, Manzanillo and South of Puerto Viejo

Planning Your Trip to Costa Rica

Getting There Getting Around Staying Healthy Tips on Accommodations Airline Websites

Costa Rican Wildlife

Fauna Flora

Spanish Terms and Phrases

Basic Words and Phrases Some Typical Tico Words and Phrases Menu Terms Other Useful Terms Photo Credits