Costa Rica
By: [project editor, Alyse Dar]
Edition: 4th ed.
Series: Insight guides; Insight guides
Publisher: APA Publications; Ingram Publisher Services [distributor]
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Singapore; La Vergne, TN
Language: eng
Number of pages: 304
ISBN-13: 9789812823625
Subjects: Guidebooks
Other titles: Insight guides Costa Rica
Notes: At head of title: Insight guides.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 298) and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction. The best of Costa Rica ; The happy medium ; Coast to coast; title: History. Decisive dates ; Before Columbus ; Conquest ; Colonialism and independence ; Modern times Features. The people of Costa Rica ; The rise and fall of San José ; National parks ; The sports scene ; Big fins and fresh fish ; Tico cooking ; The fruits of Costa Rica ; Coffee; title: Insights. Mini features. The immigration debate ; A forest watcher's guide ; City buses ; Vampire bats ; The resplendent Quetzal ; Sea turtles ; Ants in your pants ; Island of wonders; title: Photo features. A passion for plants ; Sports : going to extremes ; Potters, sculptors, and goldsmiths ; Birds : wings of wonder ; Mountains of fire; title: Places. San José ; The central valley ; The central Pacific ; The northwest ; The northeast ; The Caribbean coast ; The south; title: Travel tips. Transportation. Getting there ; Getting around; title: Accommodations. Where to stay ; San José ; The central valley ; The central Pacific ; The northwest ; The northeast ; The Caribbean coast ; The south ; Campsites and hostels; title: Eating out. San José and environs ; The central valley ; The central Pacific ; The northwest ; The northeast ; The Caribbean coast ; The south; title: Activities. Festivals ; The arts ; Nightlife ; Shopping ; Sport ; Children's activities ; A-Z, practical information. Admission charges ; Budgeting for your trip ; Business hours ; Climate ; Conservation ; Crime and safety ; Disabled travelers ; Electricity ; Embassies and consulates ; Emergencies ; Gay and lesbian travelers ; Guides and tour operators ; Health and medical care ; Internet ; Maps ; Media ; Money matters ; Photography ; Postal services ; Public holidays ; Public toilets ; Religious services ; Student travelers ; Telecommunications ; Tourist offices ; Websites; title: Language.