Traveler's Companion® Costa Rica, 2nd,9780762708963

Traveler's Companion® Costa Rica, 2nd

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ISBN13: 9780762708963
ISBN10: 0762708964
Format: Trade Paper
Pub. Date: 2001-06-01
Publisher(s): Globe Pequot
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Summary

Overwhelmingly green and moist, smelling of river mud and the salty sea, Costa Rica is the Earth's national park. While visitors can find a wealth of modern comforts in San Jose and the ever-expanding beach resorts along the Pacific shores, the true soul of the country lies beyond these plush enclaves in the accessible wilderness. "The Traveler's Costa Rica Companion" highlights the places that no visitor to Costa Rica should miss and surveys the country in terms of holiday themes - such as hiking, walking, rafting, touring, living it up or relaxing in palm-fringed comfort, or absorbing the local culture - that readers may personally relate to. Visitors will be led along the accessible jungle and rain forest trails, up volcanos and down riverbeds and on to scenes reminiscent of the film African Queen.

Table of Contents

MAPS
Costa Rica
8(60)
San Jose
68(20)
Meseta Central
88(24)
The Northwest
112(32)
The North Pacific
144(32)
The Central Pacific
176(20)
Zona Sur
196(21)
Caribbean Coast
217
TOP SPOTS 11(14)
Venture into the Past
11(1)
Cruise the Coast
12(2)
Spot the Elusive Quetzal
14(2)
Ride the Rivers
16(1)
Tiptoe Round the Turtles
17(2)
A Mountain with Attitude
19(1)
Hang Out in the Treetops
20(1)
Awaken in the Ultimate Wilderness
21(4)
YOUR CHOICE 25(24)
The Great Outdoors
25(3)
Sporting Spree
28(4)
The Open Road
32(1)
Backpacking
33(1)
Living It Up
34(2)
Family Fun
36(2)
Cultural Kicks
38(1)
Shop till You Drop
39(1)
Short Breaks
40(1)
Festive Flings
41(2)
Galloping Gourmet
43(2)
Special Interests
45(1)
Taking a Tour
46(3)
WELCOME TO COSTA RICA 49(6)
THE COUNTRY AND ITS PEOPLE 55(10)
Pre-Columbian Years
56(1)
The Conquest
56(2)
The Colonial Period
58(1)
Independence
59(1)
The Twentieth Century
60(1)
Today's Costa Rica
61(1)
The People
62(3)
SAN JOSE 65(20)
Background
66(3)
General Information
69(1)
Getting Around
What to See and Do
70(4)
Urban Neighborhoods
Sports
74(1)
Shopping
74(1)
Where to Stay
75(4)
Very Expensive
Expensive
Moderate
Inexpensive
Where to Eat Expensive
79(2)
Moderate
Inexpensive
Entertainment and Nightlife
81(1)
How to Get There
82(3)
THE MESETA CENTRAL 85(24)
Alajuela and Western Meseta Central
Alajuela
Sarchi
Zarcero
Volcan Poas
Heredia and Northeastern Meseta Central
92(10)
Heredia
Parque Nacional Braulio Carrillo
Sarapiqui Region
Cartago and the Southeast Region
102(7)
Cartago
Volcan Irazu
Orosi Valley
Turrialba
THE NORTHWEST 109(32)
Background
111(1)
Monteverde
111(6)
Background
What to See and Do
Where to Stay
Where to Eat
How to Get There
Ciudad Quesada
117(1)
What to See and Do
Where to Stay
How to Get There
Refugio nacional de cano Negro
118(1)
Volcan Arenal and La Fortuna
118(7)
Background
What to See and Do
Where to Stay
Where to Eat
How to Get There
Laguna de Arenal and Tilaran
125(2)
What to See and Do
Where to Stay
Where to Eat
How to Get There
Las Canas and Environs
127(3)
What to See and Do
Where to Stay and Eat
Liberia
130(1)
What to See and Do
Where to Stay
Where to Eat
How to Get There
Parque Nacional Rincon de la Vieja
131(4)
What to See and Do
Where to Stay
How to Get There
Parque Nacional Santa Rosa
135(1)
What to See and Do
Where to Stay
How to Get There
Parque Nacional Guanacaste
136(3)
Where to Stay
How to Get There
La Cruz
139(2)
What to See and Do
Where to Stay
Where to Eat
How to Get There
THE NORTH PACIFIC 141(32)
Getting There
143(1)
The Gold Coast
143(20)
Playa del Coco
Playa Ocotal
Playa Hermosa
Bahia Culebra and Playa Panama
Playa Brasilito
Playa Flamingo
Playa Potrero
Playa Conchal
Parque Nacional las Baulas and Playa Grande
Playa Tamarindo
Playa Nosara
Playa Samara
Excursions Inland
163(3)
Santa Cruz
Nicoya
Parque Nacional Barra Honda
Golfo de Nicoya Beach Resorts and Wildlife Reserves
166(7)
Playa Naranjo
Paquera
Refugio de Fauna Silvestre Curu
Isla de Tortuga
Playa Tambor
Montezuma
Reserva Natural Absoluta Cabo Blanco
THE CENTRAL PACIFIC COAST 173(20)
Puntarenas
175(1)
Where to Stay
How to Get There
Jaco and Environs
176(4)
General Information
What to See and Do
Where to Stay
Where to Eat
How to Get There
Quepos and Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio
180(10)
Background
General Information
What to See and Do
Shopping
Where to Stay
Where to Eat
How to Get There
Dominical
190(3)
What to See and Do
Where to Stay
Where to Eat
How to Get There
THE ZONA SUR 193(20)
Cerro de la Muerte
194(4)
Where to Stay
How to Get There
San Isidro de el General
198(1)
Where to Stay and Eat
Cerro Chirripo
199(1)
San Vito
199(1)
Palmar
200(1)
Bahia Drake
200(2)
General Information
What to See and Do
Where to Stay
How to Get There
Isla del Cano
202(1)
Peninsula de Osa
202(5)
Background
General Information
What to See and Do
Where to Stay and Eat
How to Get There
Golfito
207(1)
What to See and Do
Where to Stay
South to the Peninsula de Burica
208(2)
Where to Stay
How to Get There
Parque Nacional Isla del Coco
210(3)
Background
How to Get There
THE CARIBBEAN COAST 213(22)
Puerto Limon
214(5)
Background
What to See and Do
Where to Stay
Where to Eat
How to Get There
The Northern Caribbean
219(5)
Parismina
Tortuguero
Barra Del Colorado
How to Get There
Cahuita
224(4)
Background
General Information
What to See and Do
Where to Stay
Where to Eat
How to Get There
Puerto Viejo de Limon
228(4)
General Information
What to See and Do
Where to Stay
Where to Eat
Manzanillo
232(1)
General Information
What to See and Do
Where to Stay and Eat
On to Panama
233(2)
TRAVELERS' TIPS 235(19)
Getting to Costa Rica
236(3)
By Air
By International Bus Line
By Ship
By Car
Tour Operators
Travel Agencies Abroad
Arriving and Leaving
239(1)
Consulates and Embassies
240(1)
Costa Rican Embassies Abroad
Tourist Information
240(1)
Getting Around Costa Rica
240(2)
By Air
By Bus
By Rental Car
Hitchhiking
Accommodation
242(1)
Hotel Prices
Bed and Breakfasts
Youth Hostels and Camping
Eating Out
243(1)
Prices
Tipping
244(1)
Banking
244(1)
Basics
244(1)
Time
Electricity
Water
Weights and Measures
Climate
245(1)
Communication and Media
245(1)
Telephones
Radio and Television
The Internet
Mail
Newspapers and Magazines
Etiquette
246(1)
Health and Emergencies
246(2)
Emergency Phone Numbers
Health Concerns
Safety and Security
When to Go
248(1)
What to Take
248(1)
Women Alone
249(1)
Costa Rican Spanish for Travelers
249(5)
Tiquismos
Places and Things
On the Road
Road Signs
Key Words and Phrases
In the Hotel
At the Post Office
In Emergencies
In Restaurants
Animals
Numbers
Calendar
Time
Web Sites
254(1)
Recommended Reading 254(2)
Quick Reference A-Z Guide 256
to Places and Topics of Interest with Listed Accommodation, Restaurants and Useful Telephone Numbers

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