Let's Go Costa Rica The Student Travel Guide 2010
by Let's Go

From the Let's Go series.

From warm, turquoise waves, red, oozing magma, and dripping cloud forests, to awe-inspiring churches and bustling markets that come alive with the colors of tropical fruit and bright hand-painted oxcarts, Costa Rica, a haven of peace and stability in Latin America, offers endless opportunities to experience and explore. Although it covers only 0.03% of the world's territory, this tiny country managed to capture some of the earth's most unique sites and natural wonders---it holds 6% of its plant and animal life---and its rich culture and friendly people magically charm people into staying for years.

Costa Rica has no army and the government has made public health and education its priorities, endowing Costa Ricans, also know as ticos, with one of the best health care systems and highest literacy rates in Latin America. The ticos are proud of their country's strong democracy and outstanding social security system and will warmheartedly share their beautiful country with whomever cares to join them in relaxing, kicking back, and living la pura vida. Inexpensive and compact, yet splendid and diverse---Costa Rica welcomes a broad range of travelers, from bold adventurers, to budget travelers, or those simply seeking comfort and convenience.

Includes:

• Entries in a range of price levels for lodging, food, attractions, and more
• Interviews with locals, including an artisan at Boruca's indigenous community
• An expanded A-to-Z guide to Costa Rica's world-renowned wildlife
• A balanced look at "ecotourism" and opportunities for sustainable tourism
• Features on distinctive regional specialties like casados and rondon
• Detailed maps of cities, towns, and regions

• Featuring Not-to-be-Missed Experiences
• Cultural Connections
• Investigate the origins of the Osa Peninsula's mysterious Diquis stones.
• Inside Scoops & Hidden Deals
• Volunteer in a self-sufficient eco-village at the Durika Biological Reserve.
• Off the Beaten Path
• Hurtle through the jungle on a zipline canopy tour in Monteverde.

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