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Author: Dorothy MacKinnon
Publisher: Insight Guides
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781780051635
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA guide to the culture, history and people of Costa Rica. It offers insight into Costa Rica's kaleidoscopic plant and bird wealth, out-of-the-ordinary adventure sports, colourful crafts and volcanic activity.
Author: Insight Guides
Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited
Published: 2023-01-15
Total Pages: 561
ISBN-13: 1839053593
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis Insight Guide is a lavishly illustrated inspirational travel guide to Costa Rica and a beautiful souvenir of your trip. Perfect for travellers looking for a deeper dive into the destination's history and culture, it's ideal to inspire and help you plan your travels. With its great selection of places to see and colourful magazine-style layout, this Costa Rica guidebook is just the tool you need to accompany you before or during your trip. Whether it's deciding when to go, choosing what to see or creating a travel plan to cover key places like Monteverde Cloud Forest, Manuel Antonio National Park, Playa Montezuma, it will answer all the questions you might have along the way. It will also help guide you when you'll be exploring Tortuguero National Park or discovering the Pacific Crest Trail on the ground. Our Costa Rica travel guide was fully-updated post-COVID-19. The Insight Guide COSTA RICA covers: San José, The Central Valley, The Central Pacific, The Northwest Mainland, The Northwest: Nicoya Peninsula. In this guide book to Costa Rica you will find: IN-DEPTH CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL FEATURES Created to provide a deeper dive into the culture and the history of Costa Rica to get a greater understanding of its modern-day life, people and politics. BEST OF The top attractions and Editor's Choice featured in this Costa Rica guide book highlight the most special places to visit. TIPS AND FACTS Up-to-date historical timeline and in-depth cultural background to Costa Rica as well as an introduction to Costa Rica's food and drink, and fun destination-specific features. PRACTICAL TRAVEL INFORMATION A-Z of useful advice on everything, from when to go to Costa Rica, how to get there and how to get around, to Costa Rica's climate, advice on tipping, etiquette and more. COLOUR-CODED CHAPTERS Every part of the destination, from Punta Uva to Manzanillo has its own colour assigned for easy navigation of this Costa Rica travel guide. CURATED PLACES, HIGH-QUALITY MAPS Geographically organised text, cross-referenced against full-colour, high-quality travel maps for quick orientation in San José, Osa Peninsula and many other locations in Costa Rica. STRIKING PICTURES This guide book to Costa Rica features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Ujarrás and the spectacular Volcán Barva.
Author: Jade Bremner
Publisher: Lonely Planet
Published: 2021-12
Total Pages: 474
ISBN-13: 1838692509
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLonely Planet's Best of Costa Rica is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Lounge on sugar-white beaches in Southern Nicoya, spot sea turtles in Tortuguero, and catch the surf off deserted beaches on the Costa Ballena; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Costa Rica and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Best of Costa Rica: Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020s COVID-19 outbreak Color maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Covers San Jose, Monteverde Cloud Forest, Manuel Antonio, Volcan Arenal, Montezuma, Peninsula de Osa, Tortuguero, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Playa Samara, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Best of Costa Rica is filled with inspiring and colorful photos, and focuses on Costa Rica's most popular attractions for those wanting to experience the best of the best. Looking for a more comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all the country has to offer? Check out Lonely Planet's Costa Rica guide. Travelling further afield? Check out Lonely Planet's Best of Central America guide for an in-depth look at all the region has to offer. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveler's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' Fairfax Media (Australia)
Author: Paul Murphy
Publisher: Langenscheidt Publishing Group
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 316
ISBN-13: 9780887291371
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOne of over 400 titles in the Insight series, Insight Guide Costa Rica. This 298-page book includes a section detailing Costa Rica's history, 8 features covering the country's life and culture, ranging from the spectacular plant life to the best coffee in the worldallegedly, a region by region visitor's guide to the sights, and a comprehensive Travel Tips section packed with essential contact addresses and numbers. Plus 283 impressive photographs and 7 maps, including a National Parks and Reserves map.
Author: Insight Guides
Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited
Published: 2016-08-05
Total Pages: 797
ISBN-13: 1786715856
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFor many, Thailand remains the quintessential Southeast Asian destination - exotic and exciting but accessible, whether you want to soak up Bangkok's bright lights or the sun on a tropical island. Be inspired by the new edition of Insight Guide Thailand, a comprehensive full-colour guide to the 'land of smiles'. Inside Insight Guide Thailand: A thoroughly updated new edition by our expert Thailand author. Stunning, specially-commissioned photography brings this beautiful country and its people to life. Highlights of the country's top attractions, including diving off Krabi and the Unesco World Heritage site at Ayutthaya. Descriptive region-by-region accounts cover the whole country from frenetic Bangkok and laid-back Chiang Mai to the country's stunning beaches and islands, including Phuket and Ko Phangan. Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you get around and travel tips give you all the essential information for planning a memorable trip. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure. 'Insight Guides has spawned many imitators but is still the best of its type.' - Wanderlust Magazine
Author: Insight Guides
Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited
Published: 2018-11-01
Total Pages: 290
ISBN-13: 1789192730
DOWNLOAD EBOOKInsight Explore Guides: pocket-sized books to inspire your on-foot exploration of top international destinations. Experience the best of Costa Rica with this indispensably practical Insight Explore Guide. From making sure you don't miss out on must-see attractions like the Arenal Volcano, to discovering hidden gems, including the remote Osa Peninsula, the easy-to-follow, ready-made walking routes will help you plan your trip, save you time, and enhance your exploration of this fascinating country. Practical, pocket-sized and packed with inspirational insider information, this will make the ideal on-the-move companion to your trip to Costa Rica Enjoy 12 irresistible Best Routes to walk, from the capital San Jos to the cloud forest of Monteverde Features concise insider information about landscape, history, food and drink, and entertainment options Invaluable maps: each Best Route is accompanied by a detailed full-colour map, while the large pull-out map provides an essential overview of the area Discover your destination's must-see sights and hand-picked hidden gems Directory section provides invaluable insight into top accommodation, restaurant and nightlife options by area, along with an overview of language, books and films About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as phrasebooks, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.
Author: Insight Guides
Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited
Published: 2016-04-01
Total Pages: 281
ISBN-13: 1780059973
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExplore Tokyo is from the popular series by insight and is the ideal companion when discovering this exciting city. Covering unique experiences exclusive to Tokyo, such as where to go for the best hot-spring bath, to the finest sushi breakfast. This itinerary-based guide provides details of the City's best routes, written by a local expert, for that personal touch and insider information. 14 easy to follow routes through the city's many interesting neighborhoods provide ideal days out, so whether you are an art enthusiast, gourmet, historian, shopaholic, architecture buff, scientist, or simply want to escape the crowds; there is a route to suit. The best places to eat and drink are highlighted in each route and in the directory section, which also contains a wealth of useful practical information, including a range of carefully selected hotels to suit all budgets. All routes are plotted on the useful pull out map, and evocative photography reveals Tokyo's unique character. The stylish design, full colour photography throughout and durable, flexibound cover makes this guide not only a pleasure to read, but also the ultimate companion when exploring Tokyo. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-color print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travelers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure. 'Insight Guides has spawned many imitators but is still the best of its type.' - Wanderlust Magazine
Author: Insight Guides
Publisher: Insight Guides
Published: 2023-02-28
Total Pages: 290
ISBN-13: 9781839053351
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Insight Guides
Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited
Published: 2019-07-01
Total Pages: 623
ISBN-13: 1839051167
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLet us guide you on every step of your travels. From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, Insight Guide Costa Rica is all you need to plan your trip and experience the best of Costa Rica, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like Arenal Volcano, Punta Uva, Manuel Antonio Park and the Museum of pre-Columbian Art in San José, and hidden cultural gems like the remote Osa Peninsula. This book is ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences, from exploring the Tortuguero Canals, hiking the Las Pailas Trail to see some volcanic action up close, surfing in Manzanillo and zip-lining through the rainforest to discovering the best wildlife in the Corcovado National Park, tasting exceptional coffee in Tarrazú and watching artisans painting the traditional ox-carts in Sarchí. - In-depth on history and culture: explore the region's vibrant history and culture, and understand its modern-day life, people and politics - Excellent Editor's Choice: uncover the best of Costa Rica, which highlights the most special places to visit around the region - Invaluable and practical maps: get around with ease thanks to detailed maps that pinpoint the key attractions featured in every chapter - Informative tips: plan your travels easily with an A to Z of useful advice on everything from climate to tipping - Inspirational colour photography: discover the best destinations, sights, and excursions, and be inspired by stunning imagery - Inventive design makes for an engaging, easy-reading experience - Covers: San José, the Central Valley, the Central Pacific, the Northwest Mainland, the Nicola Peninsula, the Northeast, the Caribbean Coast and the South About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.
Author: DK Eyewitness
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Published: 2021-11-11
Total Pages: 272
ISBN-13: 0241561183
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWelcome to Costa Rica - unmatched in beauty and biodiversity Whether you want to experience incredible wildlife, scuba dive in crystal-clear waters or savour a cup of world-famous coffee, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Costa Rica has to offer. Inside you'll find a detailed guide to the country's animals, terrain and flora, as well as information on local conservation efforts. Home to some of the world's happiest people, Costa Rica offers visitors the promise of Pura Vida. With sun-drenched beaches, verdant valleys, abundant wildlife and countless opportunities for outdoor adventure, it's easy to see why Costa Rica is considered a kind of paradise. Our updated e-guide brings Costa Rica to life, transporting you there like no other travel e-guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the country's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods. We've also worked hard to make sure our information is as up-to-date as possible following the COVID-19 outbreak. You'll discover: -our pick of Costa Rica's must-sees, top experiences and hidden gems -a detailed field guide with information on animals, terrain, flora and conservation -the best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay -detailed maps and walks which make navigating the country easy -easy-to-follow itineraries -expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe -colour-coded chapters to every part of Costa Rica, from Guanacaste to Northern Nicoya, the Caribbean to San José Travelling through Central America? Try our DK Eyewitness guides to Mexico, Cuba and the Caribbean
