The New Key to Costa Rica (14th ed) [Paperback]

Beatrice Blake (Author), Anne Becher (Author)

Book Description

Series: 14th ed | Publication Date: November 9, 1998

The New Key to Costa Rica details the countr y''s sights, dining and accommodation opportunities, and expl ores its national parks and wilderness areas. There is a gre en rating survey of lodges that help preserve the local envi ronment and culture. '

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

With a special focus on ecotourism, the authors of The New Key to Costa Rica help you discover the diversity of this colorful country's remarkable flora and fauna (from tree ferns to sloths) and learn ways you can contribute to efforts to preserve it. A well-researched sustainability rating highlights lodgings that are active in protecting an environmental, economic, and cultural balance.

The book offers complete coverage of sights, lodging, dining, and outdoor adventures, including wildlife viewing, parks and reserves, surfing, fishing, horseback riding, and diving. --Kathryn True

Product Details

• Paperback: 500 pages
• Publisher: Ulysses Pr; 14th edition (November 9, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1569751463
• ISBN-13: 978-1569751466
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,109,877 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great EcoTourism guide, January 12, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The New Key to Costa Rica (14th ed) (Paperback)

Great Family guide. We traveled and volunteered for six weeks with a 12 and 14 year old, and found the book invaluable. Everything was accurate and helped use get around on a limited budget. Bus schedules and directions were great. Since we got back, we have compared it to several other books for places we stayed, no other book compared. It has great reviews of the national parks and the country Map includes the National Parks.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BEST TRAVEL BOOK, April 13, 2000

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This review is from: The New Key to Costa Rica (14th ed) (Paperback)

As a president and founder of the Bed and Breakfast Asoociation and Central Reservation System for B & B's in Costa Rica for the past 10 years, I highly recommend "The New Key to Costa Rica". The information provided is invaluable. Both of the authors have lived and travelled extensively for over 14 years in Costa Rica. Readers couldn't possibly find a better updated travel book written, by the book's authors who have experienced and continue to travel this wonderful country first hand.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, but has one poor reference, July 27, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The New Key to Costa Rica (14th ed) (Paperback)

I traveled to Costa Rica for a study abroad program with my college, and I found The New Key to Costa Rica to be the perfect guide book. I loved all of the recomendations the book offered while I was in Costa Rica: places to visit, places to eat, places to stay, etc. So, when I planned to return to Costa Rica I consulted the book again. However, I do not suggest using Americas Tours and Travel to buy tickets to Costa Rica, as the book suggested. I did, and I regret it. This is my only complaint about the book. Otherwise, it is the best that can be offered.