【圖書簡介】 With a wealth of attractions and adventures， Costa Rica is the hottest new vacation destination in the Americas. Whether you want relaxation or excitement， you’ll find it. Stroll leisurely on the beach or zip through the trees on a canopy tour. Explore urban San Jose; or incredible national parks with untouched wilderness. Choose the Caribbean Coast or the Central Pacific Coast Relax beside an infinity pool or battle a billfish. Seek out exuberant nightlife or take in the lush tropical scenery. Go golfing， snorkeling， volcano viewing， river rafting， sea kayaking， mountain biking， or horseback riding. Stay in a luxurious resort or a rustic wooden cabin…a Mediterranean villa or an Ecolodge tent. This friendly guide clues you in， with： The real deal on how to get to Costa Rica and how to get around after you arrive Details on San José and the Central Valley; the Guanacaste area， Costa Rica’s “Gold Coast”; the Manuel Antonio area， the most popular ecotourism destination; the Monteverde area with misty cloud forests，; and the rest of the country Suggested itineraries to help you make the most of your time Fun options for rainy days—even if you’re on the sunny coast Like every For Dummies travel guide， Costa Rica For Dummies， 2nd Edition includes： Down-to-earth trip-planning advice What you shouldn’t miss—and what you can skip The best hotels and restaurants for every budget Handy Post-it Flags to mark your favorite pages
【作者簡介】 Eliot Greenspan is a poet， journalist， musician and travel writer who took his backpack， mandolin， and typewriter the length of Mesoamerica before settling in Costa Rica in 1992. Since then， he has worked steadily as a travel writer， freelance journalist， and translator， and continued his travels in the region. This is Eliot’s first For Dummies title. He is also the author of Frommer’s Costa Rica， Frommer’s Belize， Frommer’s Cuba， Frommer’s Guatemala， Frommer’s Ecuador and The Tico Times Restaurant Guide to Costa Rica， as well as the chapter on Venezuela in Frommer’s South America.
【本書目錄】 Introduction Part I: Introducing Costa Rica Chapter 1: Discovering the Best of Costa Rica Chapter 2: Digging Deeper into Costa Rica Chapter 3: Deciding Where and When to Go Chapter 4: Following an Itinerary: Five Great Options Part II: Planning Your Trip to Costa Rica Chapter 5: Managing Your Money Chapter 6: Getting to Costa Rica Chapter 7: Getting Around Costa Rica Chapter 8: Booking Your Accommodations Chapter 9: Catering to Special Travel Needs or Interests Chapter 10: Taking Care of the Remaining Details Part III: San José and the Central Valley Chapter 11: Settling into San José Chapter 12: Exploring San José Part IV: Guanacaste and Environs Chapter 13: Going for Gold in Guanacaste Chapter 14: Exploring Guanacaste Part V: Manuel Antonio and Environs Chapter 15: Enjoying Magnificent Manuel Antonio Chapter 16: Living the Lush Life on the Central Pacific Coast Part VI: Monteverde and Environs Chapter 17: Visiting the Cloud Forests of Monteverde Chapter 18: La Fortuna and the Arenal Area Part VII: Touring the Rest of Costa Rica Chapter 19: Seeking Solitude in Southern Nicoya Chapter 20: Exploring Southern Costa Rica Chapter 21: Chilling on Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast Part VIII: The Part of Tens Chapter 22: Ten Myths about Costa Rica Chapter 23: Ten Costa Rican Moments Appendix: Quick Concierge Index
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