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San José & Costa Rica's Central Valley [electronic resource].
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Conord, Bruce.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Puntarenas, Costa Rica (Province)--Maps.
- Local Subjects:
- Puntarenas, Costa Rica (Province)--Maps.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (341 p.)
- Place of Publication:
- : Hunter Publishing, 2009.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- This guide is based on our full guide to Costa Rica, but it focuses primarily on San Juan and the Central Valley that surrounds it. The book contains all the practical travel information you need places to stay and eat, tourist information resources, travel advice, emergency contacts and more plus condensed sections on history and geography that give you good background knowledge of the destination. Plus, this edition is now in full color throughout. The authors are fascinated with the destination and their passion comes across in the text, which is lively, revealing and a pleasure to read. Si
- Contents:
- Intro
- Introduction
- How to Use this Book
- Costa Rica At A Glance
- Top 20 Spots
- Suggested Destinations
- Surfing Safaris
- Wild Windsurfing
- Fantastic Fishing
- Gay &
- Lesbian Travel
- Travel Essentials
- Entry Requirements
- Measurements, Dates &
- Time
- What to Take
- Customs &
- Immigration
- Way to Go
- Coming &
- Going
- The Land Between the Oceans
- Geography
- Environment
- Flora
- Fauna
- The People, Their History
- History
- Modern Times
- Being There
- Culture &
- Customs
- Holidays &
- Fiestas
- Food &
- Drink
- Alternative Accommodations
- Down on the Farm
- Bed &
- Breakfasts
- Hostels
- Camping
- Getting Around
- Learning Spanish
- Sports
- Money Matters
- Safety &
- Crime
- Health, Special Concerns
- Communications
- Phone Calls
- Getting On-Line
- Just in Case
- Credit Card Issues
- Costa Rica Tourist Board
- Emergencies
- Embassies
- Handy Hints
- San José
- Orientation
- A Walking Tour of San José
- Other Downtown Sights
- Adventures on a Shoestring
- Hot Springs
- Road to Nowhere
- Day-Trips, Tours &
- Local Adventures
- Tour Companies
- Adventures in the Air
- Adventures on Horseback
- Adventures on Foot
- Adventures on Water
- Adventures for Children
- Shopping
- Nightlife
- Nighttime Hangouts
- All-Night Eateries
- Lesbian Nights
- Places to Stay
- Moderate Accommodations
- Budget Accommodations
- Other Choices
- B&
- Bs
- Airport &
- Beyond
- Places to Eat
- Center City
- Barrios Amon &
- Otoya
- West End
- East End
- Escazú
- The Central Valley
- East of Town
- Cartago
- Irazú Volcano
- Lankester Gardens
- Orosí
- Lake Cachí &.
- Ujarrás
- Turrialba
- West of Town
- Heredia
- Alajuela
- Poás Volcano
- Coffee Country
- Grecia
- Atenas
- Sarchí
- Naranjo
- Zarcero
- San Ramón
- Ciudad Quesada (San Carlos)
- Appendix
- Useful Websites
- Rainy Day Reading
- Showtime
- Spanish Vocabulary
- Transportation Schedules &
- Fares.
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 1-282-41225-6
- 9786612412257
- 1-58843-814-7
- OCLC:
- 671779578
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