Travel Books About Costa Rica
Before going on a trip, most travelers would rather know more about their holiday destination. This is also true for those who want to travel (or even relocate) to Costa Rica.
If you are interested in finding books about Costa Rica, visit my Amazon Costa Rica Bookstore.
There are so many beautiful places in Costa Rica that are hidden. Most of the places are only known by the locals. Reading the right travel books will give you a great wealth of information about these hidden paradise.
Here are 3 of my most favorite books on Costa Rica that you can buy online:
1.) Frommer’s Costa Rica 2009 (Frommer’s Complete) by Eliot Greenspan
Frommer’s Budget Travel Guide: Costa Rica, Guatemala & Beliz
Frommer’s Costa Rica 2009 offers 14 lists of the best of Costa Rica. Starting from the best of Natural Costa Rica, the book goes on with 13 other lists, such as the best beaches, the best adventures, the best hiking and nature walks, the best bird-watching and many more.
You will find an in-depth explanation about the country, the history, art and architecture, the geography of the land, the popular culture and the country’s food and beverages.
Although (to my taste) it has not enough pictures, with 450 pages, Frommer’s Costa Rica offers a pack of detailed information including map, helping you to find all the hundreds of best places to visit in this small country.
2.) Lonely Planet Costa Rica by Carolina A. Miranda and Paige Penland
Although Lonely Planet is probably the most popular amongst travellers, this version by Carolina A. Miranda and Paige Penland does not give you quite as much information as the first one above. Nevertheless, there are enough pictures for every spot that is explained about and sometimes pictures does speak more than words.
If you are looking for more detailed information go for the first one above. This one would be a great addition to the first because of the great and informative pictures for each review in the first book.
The map of Costa Rica and its surroundings is also a great tool that this book offers. As you travel anywhere, it is probably good to have more than one book in your suitcase.
3.) Costa Rica (Country Guide) by Matthew Firestone and Mara Vorhees
This one may be the best ‘bible’ for travelers to Costa Rica. This travel guide can come in very handy. It provides a wealth of information on a variety of topics. The only thing I would add is a large map and maybe a little bit more pictures. But this of course are easily found.
by Elisheva Wiriaatmadja.
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