【圖書簡介】 "Full of good tips and suggestions."—Chicago Tribune "Packed with information on how to eat and sleep without depleting your bank account"—Louisville Courier Are You Ready to Travel Smart? If you'd like to get the most out of your dollar and your trip, this is the guide for you. I put a fresh spin on budget travel, showing you how to see the best for less and how to see it in a more authentic way-the way the locals do. The guide promises travelers a first-class trip on a third-class budget, with experiences that bring travelers closer to Costa Rican culture—language and cooking classes, volunteering to protect sea turtles during nesting season, and more. Destinations will include the Monteverde Cloud Forest, the Guanacaste beaches, Tortuguero, Manuel Antonio National Park, and the thriving capital city of San José. An illustrated guide to Costa Rica’s wildlife as well as coverage of the country’s history, culture, food, and drink. Happy Travels,
【本書目錄】 A Note from Pauline. 1 The Best of Costa Rica. A Quick Look at Costa Rica. Best Natural Sights & Attractions. Best Active Experiences. Best People-Watching Beaches. Best Beaches for that Castaway Feel. Best Beaches for Kids & Families. Best Museums & Historic Sites. Best Cultural Eye-Openers. Best Places to Eat. Weeklong Itineraries. 2 San José & the Central Valley. Don’t Leave San José & the Central Valley Without. A Brief History. San José. The Central Valley. 3 Arenal & the Northern Zone. A Brief History. Lay of the Land. Getting to & Around Arenal & La Fortuna. Accommodations, Both Standard & Not. Dining for All Tastes. Why You’re Here: The Top Sights & Attractions. Side Trips from Arenal & La Fortuna. Attention, Shoppers! Nightlife. Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui. The “Other” Northern Zone. 4 Up in the Clouds: Monteverde. Don’t Leave Monteverde Without. A Brief History. Lay of the Land. Getting to & Around Monteverde. Accommodations, Both Standard & Not. Dining for All Tastes. Why You’re Here: The Top Sights & Attractions. Attention, Shoppers! Nightlife. The “Other” Monteverde. 5 The Central Pacific Coast. Don’t Leave the Central Pacific Coast Without. Lay of the Land. A Brief History. Jaco. Manuel Antonio. Dominical & Punta Uvita. 6 The Osa Peninsula. Don’t Leave the Osa Without. A Brief History. Lay of the Land. Puerto Jimenez. Corcovado National Park. Drake Bay. The “Other” Osa. 7 The Caribbean Coast. 8 Guanacaste & the Nicoya Peninsula. 9 The Essentials of Planning. 10 Costa Rican Wildlife. 11 Spanish Terms & Phrases. Index. Accommodations.