This is a guide to Costa Rica, giving information on its capital, San Jose, covering everything from accommodation to the wildest salsa clubs. There is detailed guidance on whitewater rafting, exploring the national parks, climbing volcanoes and riding with the cowboys of Guanacaste. The book suggests which beaches the traveller should visit and which should be avoided. Tips are given on the best food, from Creole rice-and-beans to Costa Rican nouvelle cuisine, and where to hear the best music. There is also coverage of Costa Rica's rainforests and environment, as well as discussion of pre-Columbian history and the status of the indigenous peoples.
- ISBN10 185828337X
- ISBN13 9781858283371
- Publish Date 28 January 1999 (first published 25 January 1996)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 7 August 2002
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher APA Publications
- Imprint Rough Guides
- Edition 2nd Revised edition
- Format Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
- Pages 416
- Language English