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Frommer's Costa Rica 2010 (Frommer's Color Complete Guides) |  | Author: Eliot Greenspan
Publisher: Frommers
Category: Book
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Edition: Pap/Map
Pages: 528
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Dimensions (in): 7.8 x 5.1 x 1.1
ISBN: 0470482176
Dewey Decimal Number: 917.286045
EAN: 9780470482179
ASIN: 0470482176
Publication Date: December 2, 2009
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Discover The Best of Coasta Rica
Content from Frommer's Costa Rica 2010 First coming to the attention of international travelers in the mid-1990s, Costa Rica is currently—and consistently— one of the hottest vacation and adventure-travel destinations in Latin America, with over two million visitors each year. Despite the boom in vacationers, Costa Rica remains a place rich in natural wonders and biodiversity, where you can still find yourself far from the maddening crowds. The country boasts a wealth of unsullied beaches that stretch for miles, small lodgings that haven’t attracted hordes of tourists, jungle rivers for rafting and kayaking, and spectacular cloud- and rainforests with ample opportunities for bird-watching and hiking. In addition to the country’s trademark eco- and adventure-tourism offerings, you will also find luxury resorts and golf courses, plush spas, and some truly spectacular boutique hotels and lodges. Having lived in Costa Rica for more than 18 years, I continue to explore and discover new spots, adventures, restaurants, and lodgings—and my “best of” experiences keep on coming. In this chapter I’ve selected the very best of what this unique country has to offer. These places and experiences are covered in greater detail elsewhere in the book; this chapter is merely meant to give you an overview of the highlights so that you can start planning your own adventure.
Costa Rica's Top Destinations by Category
The Best of Natural Costa Rica | 
The Best Beaches | 
The Best Adventures | 
The Best Bird Watching | 
The Best Luxury Hotels and Resorts | 
The Best After-Dark Fun |
Product Description
NEW FULL-COLOR GUIDE!
Completely updated every year, 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!
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 Not up to date and THEY DON'T CARE! August 16, 2010
ADR Professional
BEWARE ... Rincon de la Vieja National Park, a highly rated attraction is CLOSED on MONDAYS. It has been for over 5 years, but Frommer's doesn't mention it (Fodor's does, I found out). We wasted an entire day because of the time and distance we drove to get there.
I emailed Frommer's when I got back a few weeks ago and NO REPLY. Translated: WE DON'T CARE.
From now on, it's Fodor's for me.
 Pura Vida! (Pure Life!) April 15, 2010
Enrique Torres (San Diegotitlan, Califas)
I'm a big fan of the Frommer's travel books. I have used them for years whenever I plan a trip outside of the country. That said, I must say that I am extremely impressed with the newest editions. I guess it has been awhile since I used one because this is a really awesome guide. Since most people rely on the internet for their information I guess Frommer's had to up the ante to stay competitive. This is book is a beauty.The book is split up into 15 informative chapters that are not your ordinary geographical explanation and where to go in each area. Instead they have made it fun by putting a beginning chapter highlighting the Best Of everything from beaches , hikes and such to websites.This is super useful and cuts your time in search of nirvana.Next is a good section on what may be called a cultural perspective or Costa Rica today. After these introductory chapters you are ready to plan your trip. The book will help you with a calendar of events and suggested itineraries.They suggest various plans depending on the length of your stay, this is really helpful. The bulk of the book follows the traditional geographical excursion with suggested side trips, essentially what to do and see in each area. There are also chapters dedicated to Spanish phrases that is pretty basic stuff like where is(donde esta....?),numbers and days of the week, in case you forget in English while you are in paradise.A feature I really liked was the section that uses the local terms which is different from traditional Spanish. it is the regional phrases that help you win over the locals like tengo una goma (I have a hangover) or donde esta la machita? ( where is the blond woman?).There are other language aids like useful ,travel, emergency and hotel terms terms and of course basics. If you are not a Spanish speaker these terms should be useful in a pinch. The book is very colorful (as is Costa Rica)and nearly every page is a visual delight to further entice you to include this area in your planned trip.There is also a section on the flora and fauna with drawings depicting the described animal or flower. Curiously they are not drawn in color! What a shame.I guess thet figured there were enough throughout the book. The maps are spectacular throughout the book, especially the ones highlighting the Best Of Places, National Parks and Preserves and a full size pocket pull out map of Costa Rica. The general index is useful for quick reference. Their is also an accommodations index which is helpful in finding that place to stay if you stray from your planned trip. I really liked this travel aid. If you are planning a trip to Costa Rica I say you can't go wrong with the practical and insightful information given in this 2010 edition in full color. Highly recommended for your trip to Costa Rica, the Ticos and it's beautiful land and culture await.
 Not the Best March 6, 2010
Ian Pitchforth (Tamarindo Costa Rica)
This guide book does a poor job at featuring the lower end lodges. The bus information was helpful in San Jose and the common phases section was helpful too. If you are traveling on a budget and plan on staying in youth hostels, I would not recommend this guide book.
Happy Travels
Great Information Poor Construction February 28, 2010
Kinger7102 (VA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I bought both the Frommer's and Fodor's Costa Rica guide book. I've used Frommer's more so far. I prefer something about how it is laid out and written (but I can't exactly put my finger on why). Both provide great information on multiple activities.
The biggest problem? The first time I opened the book the binding broke. I intend to update this review after the trip but right now I'm very disappointed with the quality.
Excellent, thorough resource! February 24, 2010
L. K. Messner
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Typical of the Frommers guides, this is an outstanding resource for planning travel. It gives a comprehensive and helpful overview of pretty much everything you'd need to know in planning a trip to Costa Rica. Excellent & recommended.
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