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Released: 2009-01-20
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All the travel experts agree—consumers want more and different experiences from travel than they did in the past. They want to deeply understand their destination before they go, feel a meaningful connection to the place while there, and return home feeling enriched and ready to share their experiences with others. With these trends in mind, and the results of extensive, proprietary market research, National Geographic Traveler has been enhanced with engaging new features and a contemporary redesign.
Each guide begins with an introduction that enables the traveler to sample a bit of the culture, history, and attractions before they go and plan the trip based on their own interests and length of stay. Travelers can immerse themselves in active, in-country "Experiences" and "Off-the-Beaten-Path Excursions" they won't find anywhere else, like visiting a family in a South African township or learning to cook Maori cuisine with a renowned New Zealand chef. Other new features, such as "Insider Tips" from National Geographic photographers, writers, and experts, as well as "Not-To-Be-Missed" lists ensure that each person's visit will be one-of-a-kind and memorable.
To make the most of these and all the other great new features, the guides' design has been simplified, opened up, and enhanced with easy-to-read tinted sections. Gorgeous color photographs, high-quality maps, and the popular walking and driving tours are still highlights of our crisp, new look. To complete the update, our new covers boast a striking, single image of the destination, along with the clear National Geographic branding that signifies quality, trust, and all the best in travel.
With more than a century of travel expertise, new content, and a new look, National Geographic Traveler is the right guide at the right time—poised to meet the changing needs of today's traveler better than ever and better than anyone.
Costa Rica is rich in flora, fauna, and adventure. Learn how to save macaws, speak Spanish, and immerse in the coffee culture.
Each guide begins with an introduction that enables the traveler to sample a bit of the culture, history, and attractions before they go and plan the trip based on their own interests and length of stay. Travelers can immerse themselves in active, in-country "Experiences" and "Off-the-Beaten-Path Excursions" they won't find anywhere else, like visiting a family in a South African township or learning to cook Maori cuisine with a renowned New Zealand chef. Other new features, such as "Insider Tips" from National Geographic photographers, writers, and experts, as well as "Not-To-Be-Missed" lists ensure that each person's visit will be one-of-a-kind and memorable.
To make the most of these and all the other great new features, the guides' design has been simplified, opened up, and enhanced with easy-to-read tinted sections. Gorgeous color photographs, high-quality maps, and the popular walking and driving tours are still highlights of our crisp, new look. To complete the update, our new covers boast a striking, single image of the destination, along with the clear National Geographic branding that signifies quality, trust, and all the best in travel.
With more than a century of travel expertise, new content, and a new look, National Geographic Traveler is the right guide at the right time—poised to meet the changing needs of today's traveler better than ever and better than anyone.
Costa Rica is rich in flora, fauna, and adventure. Learn how to save macaws, speak Spanish, and immerse in the coffee culture.
Product Details
National Geographic Traveler: Costa Rica
- Paperback: 10 pages (2009-01-20)
- Publisher: National Geographic; 2009-01-20
- Label: National Geographic
- Studio: National Geographic
- ISBN: 142620387X
- Sales Rank in Books: #151440
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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:  Great Book, By Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: National Geographic Traveler: Costa Rica (Paperback) This is a great book. My wife has been to Costa Rica many times, however, this is my first trip. So, I wanted to read something about the country before getting on the plane. After going through most of the book, my wife is saying that many of the helpful hints, suggestions for places to go and stories about the local life are right on the mark. The National Geographic Traveler: Costa Rica provides plenty of colorful pictures and helpful information to get you started on your first trip to Costa Rica. The author did a great job and provides plenty of helpful hints about the country, culture, wildlife and plants. The compact book will also fit in your hiking pack nicely. It's about half the thickness of the Frommer's and Froder's guides. 23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:  Not a good source for planning your own trip, By This review is from: National Geographic Traveler: Costa Rica (Paperback) While this book has interesting descriptions of things to do in Costa Rica, it fails to suggest reputable vendors and ways to actually do many of the activities. I tried to use this book to plan a trip to Costa Rica and was disappointed in the format. We wanted to plan an active vacation (rafting, canyoning, surfing, etc.) and found it difficult to use this book to find reputable vendors and the best places for these activities. If you are looking for clear recommendations of places to stay at different price points and specific hikes, rafting outfits, and things to see in helping you plan your trip this is not the book for you. If you prefer to read about Costa Rica or have a companion on a guided trip, this would be a good fit. 45 of 56 people found the following review helpful: Excellent photography and essays on a beautiful country, By This review is from: National Geographic Traveler: Costa Rica (Paperback) We recently had a vacation in Costa Rica and used this guide in San Jose, Heredia, the volcanoes of central Costa Rica, Quepos and Manuel Antonio/Rain Forests, Tamarindo Beach, Monte Verde/Cloud Forests and Santa Elena. I will start the review with comments on the layout of the guide itself and comment on whether or not it is user friendly. Then I will give specifics regarding the content of the guide and our various experiences using the guide. Then I will identify a few of the weaknesses of the guide. I will end the review with a general comment on our travel experiences in Costa Rica that may assist other travelers.
The guide is full of beautiful color photographs and insightful well-written essays. This is the major strength of this book. Major landmarks are described and put into historic or geologic contexts. The book is organized by major geographic regions, making it easy to use as a planning tool as well as a field guide when actually traveling. We...Read more |
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