Moon Costa Rica

by Baker, Christopher P.

• ISBN13: 9781566918473
• ISBN10: 1566918472
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-09-28
• Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing

Summary

Award-winning travel writer, Christopher P. Baker, knows the best way to experience Costa Rica from surfing the beaches of Golfo Dulce to hiking in Corcovado National Park and dining in the upscale Escazu barrio in San Jose. Christopher includes unique trip ideas like The 21-Day Best of Costa Rica, The Offbeat Experience, and Seven Days for Active Vacationers. Packed with information on dining, transportation, and accommodations, Moon Costa Rica has lots of options for a range of travel budgets. Every Moon guidebook includes recommendations for must-see sights and many regional, area and city-centred maps. Complete with details on the best beaches for surfing and a variety of opportunities to get outdoors, Moon Costa Rica gives travellers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Table of Contents

The Lay of the Land	p. 14
Planning Your Trip	p. 18
Explore Costa Rica	p. 20
The 21-Day Best of Costa Rica	p. 20
Monkeys and Macaws: A Biodiversity Tour	p. 22
The Beachcomber	p. 24
Surf's Up	p. 28
Pura Vida: Offbeat Costa Rica	p. 30
Family Adventure	p. 32
Adrenaline Rush	p. 34
San Jose	p. 37
Sights	p. 42
Entertainment and Recreation	p. 59
Shopping	p. 64
Accommodations	p. 66
Food	p. 77
Information and Services	p. 84
Getting There and Around	p. 86
Central Highlands	p. 91
West of San Jose	p. 96
Cariari to La Guacima	p. 107
Alajuela and Vicinity	p. 109
Grecia to Zarcero	p. 120
La Garita to San Ramon	p. 125
North of San Jose	p. 131
Northeast of San Jose	p. 141
Cartago and Vicinity	p. 143
Turrialba and Vicinity	p. 159
The Caribbean Coast	p. 167
Highway 32 to Puerto Limon	p. 172
Puerto Limon and Vicinity	p. 177
Tortuguero and Barra del Colorado	p. 182
South of Puerto Limon	p. 192
Cahuita and Vicinity	p. 194
Puerto Viejo and Vicinity	p. 202
Manzanillo and Vicinity	p. 215
Rio Sixaola Region	p. 219
The Northern Zone	p. 221
Ciudad Quesada and Vicinity	p. 226
Los Chiles and Vicinity	p. 231
La Fortuna and Arenal	p. 233
Highway 4 to Upala	p. 252
Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui and Vicinity	p. 255
Guanacaste and the Northwest	p. 265
The Southern Plains	p. 271
Monteverde and Vicinity	p. 279
Tilaran and Vicinity	p. 294
Canas and Vicinity	p. 296
Liberia and Vicinity	p. 303
The Far North	p. 312
The Nicoya Peninsula	p. 321
Highway 2 to Santa Cruz	p. 327
Playas del Coco and Vicinity	p. 337
Playa Flamingo and Vicinity	p. 348
Tamarindo and Vicinity	p. 353
South to Junquillal	p. 366
Playa Lagarto to Ostional	p. 369
Nosara and Vicinity	p. 373
Playa Samara to Carrillo	p. 379
Playa Camaronal to Manzanillo	p. 383
Southeast Nicoya	p. 390
Southern Nicoya	p. 394
Central Pacific	p. 404
Orotina to Playa Herradura	p. 408
Jaco and Vicinity	p. 414
Quepos and Manuel Antonio	p. 425
Savegre to Dominical	p. 442
Costa Ballena	p. 450
Golfo Dulce and the Osa Peninsula	p. 455
Valle de Diquis	p. 459
The Osa Peninsula	p. 461
Golfito and Golfo Dulce	p. 478
The Burica Peninsula	p. 486
Ciudad Neily and Vicinity	p. 492
South-Central Costa Rica	p. 495
Valle de El General	p. 498
Chirripo and Vicinity	p. 502
Buenos Aires and Vicinity	p. 508
Valle de Coto Brus	p. 511
Background	p. 515
The Land	p. 515
Flora	p. 520
Fauna	p. 526
Environmental Issues	p. 548
History	p. 555
Government	p. 563
Economy	p. 565
The People	p. 568
Arts and Culture	p. 573
Recreation and Tours	p. 577
Essentials	p. 586
Getting There	p. 586
Getting Around	p. 590
Visas and Officialdom	p. 596
Conduct and Customs	p. 599
Accommodations	p. 602
Food and Drink	p. 604
Tips for Travelers	p. 607
Health and Safety	p. 611
Currency	p. 619
Maps and Tourist Information	p. 621
Film and Photography	p. 622
Communications and Media	p. 622
Weights, Measures, and Time	p. 625
Resources	p. 626
Glossary	p. 626
Spanish Phrasebook	p. 627
Suggested Reading	p. 631
Internet Resources	p. 633
Index	p. 635
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