Frommer's Costa Rica 2018 by Gill, Nicholas -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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COVER TITLE PAGE CONTENTS 1 THE BEST OF COSTA RICA

Costa Rica’s Best Authentic Experiences Costa Rica’s Best Places to See Wildlife Costa Rica’s Best Ecolodges & Wilderness Resorts Costa Rica’s Best Hotels Costa Rica’s Best Restaurants Costa Rica’s Best Family Destinations Costa Rica’s Best Beaches Costa Rica’s Best Outdoor Adventures Costa Rica’s Best Day Hikes & Nature Walks Costa Rica’s Best Bird-Watching

2 COSTA RICA IN CONTEXT

Costa Rica Today The Making of Costa Rica Art & Architecture Costa Rica in Popular Culture Eating & Drinking Tips on Shopping When to Go

3 SUGGESTED COSTA RICA ITINERARIES

Costa Rica Regions in Brief Costa Rica Highlights The Best Undiscovered Costa Rica The Best Costa Rica Adventures Costa Rica for Families The Best of San José & the Central Valley

4 COSTA RICA’S NATURAL WORLD

Costa Rica’s Ecosystems Costa Rica’s Top National Parks & Reserves Health, Safety & Etiquette in the Wild Responsible Tourism Costa Rican Wildlife Fauna Flora

5 THE BEST SPECIAL-INTEREST TRIPS

Organized Adventure Trips Activities A to Z Study & Volunteer Programs Medical & Dental Tourism

6 SAN JOSÉ

The Best San José Experiences Orientation Getting Around Exploring San José Where to Stay Where to Eat Shopping Entertainment & Nightlife Day Trips from San José

7 THE CENTRAL VALLEY

The Best Central Valley Experiences Escazú & Santa Ana Alajuela, Poás & the Airport Area Heredia Grecia, Sarchí & Zarcero Cartago The Orosi Valley Turrialba

8 GUANACASTE: THE GOLD COAST

The Best Guanacaste Experiences Liberia Rincón de la Vieja National Park La Cruz & Bahía Salinas Playa Hermosa, Playa Panamá & Papagayo Playa del Coco & Playa Ocotal Playas Conchal & Brasilito Playas Flamingo & Potrero Las Catalinas Playa Grande Playa Tamarindo & Playa Langosta Playa Junquillal

9 PUNTARENAS & THE NICOYA PENINSULA

The Best Puntarenas & Nicoya Peninsula Travel Experiences Puntarenas Playa Tambor Playa Montezuma Malpaís & Santa Teresa Playa Sámara Playa Nosara

10 THE NORTHERN ZONE: MOUNTAIN LAKES, CLOUD FORESTS & A VOLCANO

The Best Northern Zone Travel Experiences Arenal Volcano & La Fortuna Along the Shores of Lake Arenal Monteverde Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí

11 THE CENTRAL PACIFIC COAST: WHERE THE MOUNTAINS MEET THE SEA

The Best Central Pacific Travel Experiences Playa Herradura Jacó Manuel Antonio National Park Dominical San Isidro de El General: A Base for Exploring Chirripó National Park

12 THE SOUTHERN ZONE

The Best Southern Zone Travel Experiences Drake Bay Puerto Jiménez: Gateway to Corcovado National Park Golfito: Gateway to the Golfo Dulce Playa Zancudo Playa Pavones: A Surfer’s Mecca

13 THE CARIBBEAN COAST

The Best Caribbean Coast Travel Experiences Barra del Colorado Tortuguero National Park Limón: Gateway to Tortuguero National Park & Southern Coastal Beaches Cahuita Puerto Viejo Playas Cocles, Chiquita, Manzanillo & South of Puerto Viejo

14 PLANNING YOUR TRIP TO COSTA RICA

Getting There Getting Around Tips on Where to Stay Staying Healthy Fast Facts: Costa Rica

15 SPANISH TERMS & PHRASES

Basic Words & Phrases Costa Rican Words & Phrases Menu Terms Other Useful Terms

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