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Top Itineraries:
1. Essential Costa Rica (2 Weeks)
2. Northern Costa Rica (2 Weeks)
3. Pacific Coast Explorer (2 Weeks)
4. Southern Costa Rica & Osa (2 Weeks)
5. Caribbean Coast (10 Days)
6. Central Valley (10 Days)
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Understand Costa Rica and Survival Guide
All the info you need on everything from history, the Tico way of life, and the beauty of the landscapes and environment to flights, public transport, climate, money, the internet... you name it. Get tips for women travellers, gay and lesbian travellers, and travellers with disabilities.
- a rundown on Costa Rica’s pre-Colombian beginnings
- info on the vast array of habitats encompassed in this majestic land
- full coverage of the exotic species inhabiting Costa Rica, from monkeys to sea turtles
- details on the Tico way of life and their pura vida
Coverage includes: Costa Rica Today, History, The Tico Way of Life, Landscapes & Ecology, Directory A–Z, and Transportation.
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