Costa Rica

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1.

Costa Rica Travel Guide 2nd Edition.  Footprint Publications.  464 pages.


This guide is a must-have for the perfect Costa Rican getaway. Independently minded travelers will appreciate the up-to-date information as they become experts on this small Central American paradise, and the over 40 maps — including color maps with cross-references within the text — will guide travelers to both idyllic locations for peaceful relaxation or to adrenaline pumping escapades.
   Among the activities are suggestions on the best location for spotting leatherback turtles and information on exploring the beaches of Tortuguero National Park. Accommodations for all budgets and tastes are offered, as are comprehensive listings on the best places to eat and drink.
 

FOOT

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Costa Rica Travel Guide.  Lonely Planet Publications.


Beyond the deserted beaches of the Nicoya Peninsula and the visceral heights of the Monteverde cloud forests lies the real Costa Rica; a land of delicate pathos, forthright purity and hard-won pacifism.
   Tromp through virgin rain forest - sighting poison-dart frogs and howler monkeys along the way - or simply explore the local lore and laid-back beach scene with this comprehensive guide.

Pick & Mix: buy and download individual chapters from this book.



GET WILD - our full-color wildlife guide gets you in touch with the swingers, the swimmers and the slitherers.
 
GO NATURAL - an expert ecologist gives you the scoop on Costa Rica's stunning national parks in our environment chapter.
 
TAKE IT OUTSIDE - our adventure travel chapter has you covered, from hiking and surfing to rafting and kayaking.
 
GET AROUND - 77 user-friendly maps, more than any other guidebook to Costa Rica.
 
REST EASY - from treehouse hammocks to luxury ecolodges, accommodations to please every style and budget.
 

LONE

$23.95
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Costa Rica Travel Guide 8th Edition.  Lonely Planet Publications.  608 pages.


Good things come in small packages - just look at Costa Rica.
   Whether you're chasing jungle adventure Indiana Jones-style or looking for the beach of your dreams, you'll find it in this tiny, diverse country. Wild about wildlife? You'll go crazy for the local animal population. So make like a toucan and stick your beak into this guide!



Detailed maps and tailored itineraries.
 
Green Costa Rica: inspiring new colour section on sustainable tourism.

Expanded off-the-beaten-track coverage of the Central Valley & Highlands.
 
Specialist contributors and interviews with locals.
 
Where to bed down in Costa Rica.
 

LONE

$21.95
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Costa Rica 2008 Travel Guide.  Frommer Publications.  406 pages.


Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer's Costa Rica features gorgeous color photos of the lush rain forest, the amazing array of wildlife, and the spectacular beaches that await you. Personally researched by a longtime resident, it's the only truly up-to-date guide that gives you such in-depth coverage of this fast-changing country, with recommended accommodations in every price category.
   You'll visit rugged wilderness preserves and sleepy beach towns, spectacular orchid gardens and mineral hot springs at the foot of a steaming volcano. There are adventures here to suit all ages and abilities: swooping from treetop platform to treetop platform on a canopy tour, taking a dip in a jungle swimming hole, spotting playful spider monkeys as you hike through lush foliage, windsurfing on Lake Arenal, or watching endangered sea turtles nest on the beach.
   With Frommer's in hand, you'll experience the wonder of Costa Rica's amazing biodiversity, as we point out the best places to see hundreds of unique, colorful species of animals and plants. You'll even get a color fold-out map.
 

FROM

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Costa Rica Eyewitness Travel Guide.  Dorling Kindersley Publications.  288 pages.  Size 125x217mm.


Recognized the world over by frequent flyers and armchair travelers alike, Eyewitness Travel Guides are the most colorful and comprehensive guides on the market.
   With beautifully commissioned photographs and spectacular 3-D aerial views revealing the charm of each destination, these amazing travel guides show what others only tell.




 

DORL

$25.95
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Costa Rica Travel Guide 5th Edition.  Rough Guide Publications.  471 pages.


Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Costa Rica, the definitive companion to this peaceful destination.
   The full-colour section introduces Costa Rica’s highlights, from the spectacular sunsets at the Pacific coast beach of Sámara to taking a boat ride passed the luxuriant tropical vegetation and colourful wooden houses that line the Tortuguero Canal.
   Using informed accounts, clue-up on all the remote beaches, active volcanoes and wildlife-rich parks, plus all the unforgettable sites of the capital city, San José. The guide features practical tips for exploring the outdoors from trekking the lush cloudforest reserve at Monteverde to rafting down the rivers of Valle Central.
   There are plenty of practical tips on all the best accommodation, transportation, shops, bars and clubs and an insightful background on Costa Rica’s wildlife, politics and culture. Explore the best of Costa Rica with the clearest maps of any guide.
 

ROUG

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Costa Rica Handbook.  Moon Publications.  653 pages.


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 upscale Escazú in San Jose.
   Baker 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-centered maps.
   Complete with details on the best beaches for surfing and a variety of opportunities to get outdoors, Moon Costa Rica gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
   With expert writers, first-rate strategic advice, and an essential dose of humor, Moon guidebooks are the cure for the common trip.
 

MOON

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Costa Rica Travel Guide.  Fodor Publications.  896 pages.  512 pages.


Start packing and quit planning. Local experts did the work for you with Fodor's Costa Rica 2008, providing you with the options you need: updated, firsthand accounts from local experts on hotels accommodations, cuisine, tours, gardens, performances, and attractions.
   You will discover affordable luxury first-hand whether paddling through raging rivers, planting your toes along the edge of a steaming volcanic crater or exploring the surreal cloud forests.

Saturated with a variety of information, Fodors Costa Rica 2008 will steer you away from the Motel 6s of tourism, toward the cultural antiquities awaiting the knowledgeable explorer.
 

FODR

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Costa Rica Adventure Guide.  Hunter Publishing.  560 pages

HUNT

$16.95

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Costa Rica Pocket Guide.  Berlitz Publishing.  144 pages.  Size 4”x5¾”.  Softcover.  Includes maps and an index

Includes local language and cultural tips; updated hotel and restaurant information catering to every budget; color-coded quick-reference sections with lists of most frequently used phrases and expressions; full color photos and graphics; maps and town plans; updated information covering amenities, transport, and emergencies; practical advice for leisure and business travel; and comprehensive recommendations for shopping, sports, festivals, and nightlife

BERL

 $ 8.95

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Costa Rica In Focus: A Guide to the People, Politics, and Culture.  Interlink Publishing.  100 pages.  Size 5¾”x8½”.

This ‘In Focus’ guide provides a thought-provoking introduction to the country and will brief you on:  The people, the culture, the politics, the economy; and where to go, and what to see; plus facts and figures; practical advice; further reading tips; chronology, non-tourist travel; useful addresses; maps; color and black and white photos

INTR

$12.95

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Costa Rica Insight Guide.  APA Publications

APAP

$22.95

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Costa Rica Nelles Guide.  Nelles Verlag

NELS

$14.95

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Costa Rica Insight Pocket Guide.  APA Publications

APAP

$12.95

**  Click here to order the Costa Rica Travel Guides of your choice!  **

**  Click here to view our collection of Costa Rica maps  **

**  Click here to view our collection of Spanish
          Language Books, Cassettes, and Dictionaries  **

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Costa Rica: A Traveller’s Literary Companion.  Whereabouts Press.  256 pages.  Size 5”x7¼”.  Includes wood cut illustrations

WHER

$13.95

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Costa Rica Nelles Guide.  Nelles Verlag

NELS

$14.95

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Pura Vida: Waterfalls and Hot Springs of Costa Rica.  Menasha Ridge Press.  96 pages.  Size 6”x9”.  Includes photos

MENA

 $ 9.95