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Fodor's Essential Costa Rica

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Fodor's Travel Publications Inc.,U.S.
01 April 2025
Whether you want to surf in Manuel Antonio, zip-line through the Monteverde Cloud Forest, or hike around Arenal Volcano, the local Fodor's travel experts in Costa Rica are here to help! Fodor's Essential Costa Rica guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor's 'Essential' guides were named by Booklist as the Best Travel Guide Series of 2020!

Fodor's Essential Costa Rica travel guide includes:

An illustrated ultimate experiences guide to the top things to see and do Multiple itineraries to effectively organise your days and maximise your time More than 30 detailed maps and a free pull-out map to help you navigate confidently Colour photos throughout to spark your wanderlust! Honest recommendations from locals on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more Photo-filled 'best of' features on 'Best Beaches', 'Best Eco-Lodges', 'Best Outdoor Adventures', 'Best Surfing', and more Trip-planning tools and practical tips including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money Historical and cultural insights providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and more Special features on 'Ecotourism in Costa Rica', 'Weddings and Honeymoons in Costa Rica', 'What to Watch and Read Before You Visit', and 'What to Eat and Drink' Local writers to help you find the under-the-radar gems Spanish-language primers with useful words and essential phrases Up-to-date coverage on: San Jose, Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna, Cara National Park, Cano Negro National Wildlife Refuge, Manuel Antonio National Park, Monteverde Cloud Forests, Guanacaste, surfing, beaches, sloth sanctuaries, and more

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*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.
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Imprint:   Fodor's Travel Publications Inc.,U.S.
Country of Publication:   United States
Edition:   5th edition
Dimensions:   Height: 203mm,  Width: 132mm, 
ISBN:   9781640976924
ISBN 10:   1640976922
Pages:   528
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

For over 80 years, Fodor's Travel has been a trusted resource offering expert travel advice for every stage of a traveller's trip. We hire local writers who know their destinations better than anyone else, allowing us to provide the best travel recommendations for all tastes and budgets in over 7,500 worldwide destinations. Our books make it possible for every trip to be a trip of a lifetime.

Reviews for Fodor's Essential Costa Rica

"""Fodor's is pitched a few notches higher....aimed at a fairly discerning traveler with an appetite for background and the occasional surprise."" - New York Times ""The Fodor's guides are notable for their ratings of sights, restaurants, shops, accommodations and attractions."" - Chicago Tribune ""In terms of comprehensiveness of coverage, the very accessible format, and the enthusiastic tone, this series remains one of the best on the market."" - Booklist ""Fodor's super-informative guidebooks are known for accuracy and attention to detail."" - Sacramento Bee ""Fodor's can help you plan the perfect adventure."" - Arizona Republic"


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