Costa Rica (Bradt Travel Guides) - Softcover

Banting, Larissa

 
9781841621340: Costa Rica (Bradt Travel Guides)

Synopsis

The strong focus on the rich bio-diversity of the country, Costa Rican culture and forthcoming travel trends make the Bradt guide the essential companion. A wide breadth of activities for travellers are covered: from white-water rafting, cycling and sports fishing to assisting with turtle research, interacting with indigenous tribes and grassroots 'rural tourism' initiatives. Also featured are special opportunities such as dolphin encounters in Drake Bay.

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About the Author

Larissa Banting is a Canadian writer who has lived and worked in Costa Rica for over two years. Her background includes writing travel articles for newspapers and magazines, an advisory role on travel Web site discussion boards, and working as a travel coordinator.

From the Back Cover

Flanked by two oceans and host to a dozen microclimates, Costa Rica is a land of rare and varied beauty. Bask in natural hot springs at the foot of the majestic Arenal Volcano, hike through the Monteverde Cloud Forest, sip coffee on a plantation and then watch a Pacific sunset with the sand between your toes. Ah, pura vida . . . . In Bradt's Costa Rica, local resident Larissa Banting takes you beyond the tourist haunts to introduce the beating heart of the country. Whatever your passions, this Central American paradise has something for you. *Accommodations: from eco-lodges to home stays *Canopy tours and turtle watching *Detailed wildlife coverage: from parrots to peccaries *White-water rafting, sailing and windsurfing *New areas open to tourism *Tico slang, culture and festivals

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