National Geographic Traveler Costa Rica

by Christopher P. Baker

Book Overview

Providing in-depth descriptions of major cultural, architectural and historical sites, this guide takes the reader on a tour of Costa Rica and includes mapping of specially commissioned walks and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 142620387X
• ISBN13: 9781426203879
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: National Geographic Society
• Length: 271 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.4" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

This reader's gonna go to Costa Rica for sure!

My wife and I have been teetering on where to go for our next vacation. After spending some time with this book, we've chosen to take an escorted tour/travel vacation to Costa Rica in January. And thanks to the National Geographic, we'll know more things to look for, and more things to do during our "on our own" time periods. Even if you're only an "armchair traveler," this is a fascinating look at an equally fascinating country and culture!!

Very informative!!!!

Found this to be extremly helpful and the pictures were out of this world.. Thank You National Geographic ;)

Caters to more intellectual travelers

This book is much better at diving into the details and characteristics of the places and events than many of the other travel guides I considered. I wouldn't use this book if you're looking for a specific place to stay or cheap eats, but rather the historical context or anectdotal information that makes traveling more insightful. Don't get me wrong; there are plenty of lists, walking routes, maps and key data that will make travel easier. But National Geographic prides itself in making the leisurely travel experience much more encompassing to your senses. The photographs are incredible, and the text is in-depth. I would make this book (and the entire Series for that matter) a supplement that rounds out your vacation, alongside your "best restaurants and hotels" guide that will help find the basics.

Book worth it for the photographs alone

I agree with the other reviewer of this book that, as a guidebook, it is useful but not unsurpassed. When I went to Costa Rica I took it along with a copy of Lonely Planet Costa Rica with me and I was covered. This book is worth it though for the photographs alone. The photographs are so good they make you want to get to every nook and cranny of Costa Rica and find these stunning people, places, and things. National Geographic totally lived up to it's name with this one.

Another Guidebook on the Same Subject

Over the years I must have read about 20 guidebooks about Costa Rica. Like the most of others this book does have something to offer the traveller. However, I prefer the author's other book, "The Costa Rica Handbook." If you're looking to move to Costa Rica or spend an extended period of time there, you should read "The Golden Door to Retirement and Living in Costa Rica." It offers an excellent introduction to the local scene.