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Spend less, see more. This is the philosophy behind Pauline Frommer’s guides. Written by travel expert Pauline Frommer (who is also the daughter of Arthur Frommer), and her team of hand-picked writers, these guides show how to truly experience a culture, meet locals, and save money along the way.
• Industry secrets on how to find the best hotel rooms
• Details on alternative accommodations, great neighborhood restaurants, and cool, offbeat finds
• Packed with personality and opinions
"Full of good tips and suggestions."
—Chicago Tribune
"Packed with information on how to eat and sleep without depleting your bank account"
—Louisville Courier
Are You Ready to Travel Smart?
If you'd like to get the most out of your dollar and your trip, this is the guide for you. I put a fresh spin on budget travel, showing you how to see the best for less and how to see it in a more authentic way-the way the locals do.
The guide promises travelers a first-class trip on a third-class budget, with experiences that bring travelers closer to Costa Rican culture—language and cooking classes, volunteering to protect sea turtles during nesting season, and more.
Destinations will include the Monteverde Cloud Forest, the Guanacaste beaches, Tortuguero, Manuel Antonio National Park, and the thriving capital city of San José.
An illustrated guide to Costa Rica’s wildlife as well as coverage of the country’s history, culture, food, and drink.
Happy Travels,
A Note from Pauline.
1 The Best of Costa Rica.
A Quick Look at Costa Rica.
Best Natural Sights & Attractions.
Best Active Experiences.
Best People-Watching Beaches.
Best Beaches for that Castaway Feel.
Best Beaches for Kids & Families.
Best Museums & Historic Sites.
Best Cultural Eye-Openers.
Best Places to Eat.
Weeklong Itineraries.
2 San José & the Central Valley.
Don’t Leave San José & the Central Valley Without.
A Brief History.
San José.
The Central Valley.
3 Arenal & the Northern Zone.
A Brief History.
Lay of the Land.
Getting to & Around Arenal & La Fortuna.
Accommodations, Both Standard & Not.
Dining for All Tastes.
Why You’re Here: The Top Sights & Attractions.
Side Trips from Arenal & La Fortuna.
Attention, Shoppers!
Nightlife.
Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui.
The “Other” Northern Zone.
4 Up in the Clouds: Monteverde.
Don’t Leave Monteverde Without.
A Brief History.
Lay of the Land.
Getting to & Around Monteverde.
Accommodations, Both Standard & Not.
Dining for All Tastes.
Why You’re Here: The Top Sights & Attractions.
Attention, Shoppers!
Nightlife.
The “Other” Monteverde.
5 The Central Pacific Coast.
Don’t Leave the Central Pacific Coast Without.
Lay of the Land.
A Brief History.
Jaco.
Manuel Antonio.
Dominical & Punta Uvita.
6 The Osa Peninsula.
Don’t Leave the Osa Without.
A Brief History.
Lay of the Land.
Puerto Jimenez.
Corcovado National Park.
Drake Bay.
The “Other” Osa.
7 The Caribbean Coast.
Don’t Leave the Caribbean Coast Without.
A Brief History.
Lay of the Land.
Tortuguero.
Cahuita.
Puerto Viejo & Manzanillo.
8 Guanacaste & the Nicoya Peninsula.
Don’t Leave Guanacaste & Nicoya Without.
A Brief History.
Lay of the Land.
Playa Hermosa & Vicinity.
Tamarindo.
Nosara & Vicinity.
Playa Samara & Playa Carrillo.
Montezuma & Malpais.
9 The Essentials of Planning.
When to Visit.
Entry Requirements.
Customs.
Getting There.
Finding Cheap International Airfares to Costa Rica.
Flying Within Costa Rica.
Getting Around by Car.
Getting Around by Bus.
Packages & Tours vs. Independent Travel
Saving Money on Accommodations.
Travel Insurance—Do You Need It?
Packing.
Money Matters.
Health & Safety.
Specialized Travel Resources.
A Word on Ecotourism.
Recommended Reading.
10 Costa Rican Wildlife.
Fauna.
Flora.
11 Spanish Terms & Phrases.
Basic Words & Phrases.
Some Typical Tico Words & Phrases.
Menu Terms.
Index.
Accommodations.
Anonymous
Posted November 25, 2007
Following the advice in this book really made my family's trip to Costa Rica. Great, affordable suggestions for lodgings--in fact this was the only book that had extensive info on rental properties--and the lowdown on the best eco-adventures. Thanks to this book, we ended up spending a lot of time in Nosara, which none of the other guidebooks really tout all that much, and it was by far our favorite stop in out two week journey through CR
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Overview
Spend less, see more. This is the philosophy behind Pauline Frommer’s guides. Written by travel expert Pauline Frommer (who is also the daughter of Arthur Frommer), and her team of hand-picked writers, these guides show how to truly experience a culture, meet locals, and save money along the way.
• Industry secrets on how to find the best hotel rooms
• Details on alternative accommodations, great neighborhood restaurants, and cool, offbeat finds
• Packed with personality and ...