Moon Costa Rica (First Edition) (Moon Travel Guides) - Softcover

Solano, Nikki

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1640490868 ISBN 13: 9781640490864

Publisher: Moon Travel, 2019

Synopsis

Whether you're zip-lining through cloud forests, relaxing on a wellness retreat, or swimming with manta rays, discover the real pura vida with Moon Costa Rica. Inside you'll find:

*Flexible, strategic itineraries designed for backpackers, beach-lovers, adventure travellers, honeymooners, and more, including the best beaches for swimming, sunsets, and seclusion
*The best spots for eco-friendly outdoor adventures like kayaking, hiking, and scuba-diving: Swim under a waterfall, raft over rapids, explore mysterious caves, and cliff-dive into river pools. Hike to the summit of Mount Chirripó, the highest point in Costa Rica, snorkel with sea turtles in warm turquoise water, or soak in a volcanic mineral pool
*Unique and authentic experiences: Admire the forest floor from the middle of a hanging bridge, or take an aerial tram to lake, volcano, and ocean views. Relax on a pristine beach and watch the sunrise with a cup of flavourful local coffee. Fill up on fried plantains at a traditional soda, and shop at a neighborhood mercado
*Insight from Cartago local Nikki Solano on how to experience Costa Rica like an insider, support local and sustainable businesses, avoid crowds, and respectfully engage with the culture
*Full-colour photos and detailed maps throughout
*Background information on Costa Rica's landscape, history, and cultural customs, as well as volunteer opportunities
*Handy tools including a Spanish phrasebook, packing suggestions, and travel tips for disability access, solo travellers, seniors, and LGBTQ travellers

With Moon's practical tips and local know-how, you can experience Costa Rica your way.

Exploring more of Central America? Check out Moon Belize.

About this title

About the Author

11 years ago, Nikki Solano boarded a plane to Costa Rica for the first time. Immediately, she fell in love: with the consistently warm weather, the landscape lined with beaches and waterfalls and the genuinely friendly people greeting each other with a smile. To her, Costa Rica is as close as it gets to paradise and she's felt at home ever since. One of her favourite things about living in Costa Rica is the pura vida lifestyle that encourages her to notice the little things: the sweet trill of a marimba instrument, the comradery that comes from "fútbol fever" and the savoury crunch of chicharrones. What she loves most, though, is how much Costa Ricans love Costa Rica and how proud they are of their beautiful country.

Edition details

• Publisher: Moon Travel
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1640490868
• ISBN 13: 9781640490864
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 568