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Costa Rica: The Bradt Travel Guide [Paperback]

Larissa Banting (Author)
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December 1, 2006 Bradt Travel Guide
This 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

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Flanked 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
 

About the Author

Larissa Banting is a Canadian writer who has lived and worked in Costa Rica for over two years. Her background includes writing travel articles for newspapers and magazines, an advisory role on travel Web site discussion boards, and working as a travel coordinator.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides; 1st edition (December 1, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 184162134X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1841621340
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #759,096 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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First Sentence:
The name 'Costa Rica' literally means 'Rich Coast' in Spanish and despite lacking mountains of gold, silver, oil or other material riches, this tiny land has shown the rest of the world that peace is the greatest treasure of all. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
black beach, sunset sails, las ruinas, huge petrol station, private baths with hot water, private bathrooms with hot water, dbl beds, dbl occupancy, double occupancy during high season, private bathroom with hot water, run daily flights, canopy tour, small disco, gallo pinto, steps from the beach
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Costa Rica, San José, Puerto Viejo, Manuel Antonio, Open Mon-Fri, Central America, Central Valley, Open Mon-Sat, Inter-American Highway, Santa Ana, San Pedro, Open Mon-Thu, Both Sansa, Puente de Amistad, Drake Bay, Punta Uva, Playa Hermosa, Playa Chiquita, Santa Cruz, Latin America, Santa Teresa, Lake Arenal, Playa Negra, Los Yoses, North America
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