Frommer's Costa Rica 2008; Contents; List of Maps; What's New in Costa Rica; Chapter 1: The Best of Costa Rica; 1 The Best of Natural Costa Rica; 2 The Best Beaches; 3 The Best Adventures; 4 The Best Day Hikes & Nature Walks; 5 The Best Bird-Watching; 6 The Best Destinations for Families; 7 The Best Luxury Hotels & Resorts; 8 The Best Moderately Priced Hotels; 9 The Best Ecolodges & Wilderness Resorts; 10 The Best Bed & Breakfasts & Small Inns; 11 The Best Restaurants; 12 The Best Views; 13 The Best After-Dark Fun; 14 The Best Websites about Costa Rica.
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2 La Cruz & Bahía Salinas3 Playa Hermosa, Playa Panamá & Papagayo; 4 Playa del Coco & Playa Ocotal; 5 Playas Flamingo; 6 Playa Tamarindo; 7 Playa Junquillal; 8 Playa Nosara; 9 Playa Sámara; 10 Playa Tambor; 11 Playa Montezuma; 12 Malpaís/Santa Teresa; Chapter 7: The Northern Zone: Mountain Lakes, Cloud Forests & a Volcano; 1 Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí; 2 Arenal Volcano & La Fortuna; 3 Along the Shores of Lake Arenal; 4 Monteverde; Chapter 8: The Central Pacific Coast: Where the Mountains Meet the Sea; 1 Puntarenas; 2 Playa de Jacó; 3 Manuel Antonio National Park; 4 Dominical.
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4 A High-Octane Week of Adventures5 San José in 3 Days; Chapter 4: The Active Vacation Planner; 1 Organized Adventure Trips; 2 Activities A to Z; 3 Costa Rica's Top National Parks & Bioreserves; 4 Tips on Health, Safety & Etiquette in the Wilderness; 5 Ecologically Oriented Volunteer & Study Programs; Chapter 5: San José; 1 Orientation; 2 Getting Around; 3 Where to Stay; 4 Where to Dine; 5 What to See & Do; 6 Outdoor Activities & Spectator Sports; 7 Shopping; 8 San José After Dark; 9 Side Trips from San José; Chapter 6: Guanacaste & the Nicoya Peninsula: The Gold Coast; 1 Liberia.
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5 San Isidro de El General: A Base for Exploring Chirripó National ParkChapter 9: The Southern Zone; 1 Drake Bay; 2 Puerto Jiménez; 3 Golfito: Gateway to the Golfo Dulce; 4 Playa Zancudo; 5 Playa Pavones: A Surfer's Mecca; Chapter 10: The Caribbean Coast; 1 Barra del Colorado; 2 Tortuguero National Park; 3 Limón: Gateway to Tortuguero National Park & Southern Coastal Beaches; 4 Cahuita; 5 Puerto Viejo; Appendix A: Costa Rica in Depth; 1 The Natural Environment; 2 Costa Rica Today; 3 History 101; 4 Recommended Books; 5 Gallo Pinto, Ceviche & Frescos:Costa Rican Food & Drink.
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Chapter 2: Planning Your Trip to Costa Rica1 The Regions in Brief; 2 Visitor Information & Maps; 3 Entry Requirements; 4 When to Go; 5 Getting There; 6 Money & Costs; 7 Travel Insurance; 8 Health; 9 Safety; 10 Specialized Travel Resources; 11 Sustainable Tourism/Ecotourism; 12 Staying Connected; 13 Packages for the Independent Traveler; 14 Escorted General-Interest Tours; 15 Getting Around Costa Rica; 16 Tips on Accommodations; 17 Tips on Dining; Chapter 3: Suggested Costa Rica Itineraries; 1 Costa Rica in 1 Week; 2 Costa Rica in 2 Weeks; 3 Costa Rica for Families.