Lonely Planet Costa Rica (3rd Ed)
by Rob Rachowiecki

Availability: This title usually ships within 24 hours. Paperback - 480 pages 3rd edition (July 1997) Lonely Planet; ISBN: 0864423667 ; Dimensions (in inches): 1.03 x 7.26 x 5.12 Avg. Customer Review: ; Number of Reviews: 2

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Whether you come to Costa Rica in search of great beaches (you can choose either the Caribbean or Pacific coasts), to climb an active volcano, or explore the coral reefs, Lonely Planet Costa Rica is the perfect companion. In addition to in-depth sections on history, politics, economy, the environment, and the arts, Lonely Planet also covers a host of activities, outfitters, and special tours. The guide lists a variety of accommodations from budget lodgings to luxury hotels and includes 54 maps of cities, towns, regions and parks as well as a 36-page wildlife guide. Lonely Planet Costa Rica is a traveler's best friend.

Travel Editor's Recommended Book
Many Costa Rica guides provide hotel, restaurant, and arrival information, but Lonely Planet's stands out from the pack. Written by Rob Rachowiecki, an award-winning travel writer and naturalist, this guide delves into Costa Rica's flora, fauna, and nature reserves like no other. Rachowiecki's Costa Rica includes a 36-page color wildlife guide, contacts, and details on outdoor activities from kayaking to scuba diving, and bird watching to surfing. There are 54 maps of cities, towns, regions, and parks, plus a comprehensive e-mail and Web site directory, and scads of eating and accommodations options, from budget to upscale. With its rainforests, wildlife, volcanoes, and beaches, Costa Rica is among the most beautiful destinations, and Rachowiecki's guide prepares you to explore and enjoy.

Synopsis
Written by award-winning travel writer and naturalist Rob Rachowiecki, this bestselling guidebook to beautiful Costa Rica covers flora, fauna and nature reserves. Includes a 32-page color wildlife section, 43 maps, and a Spanish language section.

A reader from United Kingdom , August 7, 1998
Good coverage of Costa Rica, but misses some important point
I used Lonely Planet on my six week trip to Costa Rica in early summer. There was very good coverage of hotels and restaurants in all price ranges, excellent maps and background information about the culture and history of the country.

The author didn't say much about the Children's Rain Forest, next to the Monteverde Cloud Forest, which was a mistake I felt. I saw more Quetzals and other wildlife in the Children's rainforest than in any other park in Costa Rica. Obviously not well publicised, I was the only person in the park the entire day!

Also, the author encouraged traveling to Puerto Viejo. While I was there, an American woman was gang raped and beaten by five men. Overall, it felt dangerous and I would caution other women traveling to that area.

jacamar@execpc.com from Madison, WI , April 10, 1998

Extremely thorough review of what you can do in Costa Rica. He documented places that no other book mentioned. Great for budget lodging info. Maps are also very helpful.

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