Costa Rica: A Natural Destination [Paperback]

Ree Strange Sheck (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1994

In addition to rich descriptions of the country's national parks, biological reserves, wildlife refuges, and privately-owned nature reserves, this book gives the traveler an understanding of Costa Rica's history and culture and offers practical travel tips. Color and black-and-white photos. Maps.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Costa Rica is a small country with enormous bio-diversity. From its pristine beaches, which border both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, to its still-active volcanoes and thriving tropical rain forests, Costa Rica is a nature lover's dream destination; and Costa Rica: A Natural Destination is an ideal guidebook. The fully revised fourth edition provides plenty of information about national parks, biological reserves, wildlife refuges, and privately-owned nature reserves. There's also a section that covers the country's history and culture and offers practical tips on preparing for a trip to Costa Rica. Once there, Costa Rica keeps travelers up to date on accommodations, restaurants, and activities in every region of the country. It also includes information about adventure travel outfitters, fishing and diving services, local and international conservation groups, and Costa Rican flora and fauna. If your primary goal is to experience the tropics, you won't find a better guide. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Review

This revised fourth edition of a classic provides the latest details on a trip to Costa Rica, providing a natural history focus which tells how to locate scenic wonders as well as how to enjoy the country to the fullest. A "must" for any planning a visit. -- Midwest Book Review --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 386 pages
• Publisher: John Muir Pubns; 3rd edition (December 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1562611445
• ISBN-13: 978-1562611446
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,025,569 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, June 18, 1999

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This review is from: Costa Rica: A Natural Destination (Paperback)

Hi, My name is Leonie and I am working at ILISA Language Institute in Costa Rica, San Jose and I just want to say that this book helps our students a lot by giving them helpful tips and their way around in Costa Rica. Thanks!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Lots of good information to supplement "The New Key", September 29, 1998

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This review is from: Costa Rica: A Natural Destination (Paperback)

There is a lot of good information here, if you are willing to search it out--since information about one destination might be found in several sections ("What to See," "National Parks," "Private Nature Reserves," etc.) Ree Strange Sheck has a lot of knowledge to share, and I feel she only writes about what she has personally researched and experienced. I found many interesting lodging descriptions in various price ranges, where travelers can experience natural areas on their own. The author also mentions local guides, nature preserves, drivers and Costa Rican tour companies which provide services similar to the large foreign tour companies as well as the opportunity to meet Costa Ricans, generally at lower cost and with more benefit to local people. My first choice in Costa Rica guidebooks would be The New Key to Costa Rica, but this book is a nice supplement.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Well intended, but confusing, December 11, 1997

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This review is from: Costa Rica: A Natural Destination (Paperback)

The author clearly loves this country and the book shows it. However, she does not do a good job of organizing this information in an easy-to-read way. The text is continuous and does not have any headings. I also got the feeling that she did a lot o promotion of her local friends who own restaurants, hotels and nature preserves. Overall, the book does not give a professional impression. I do not recommend it.