Moon Costa Rica (Moon Handbooks) |  | Author: Christopher P. Baker
Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing
Category: Book
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Edition: Seventh Edition
Pages: 696
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Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.5 x 1.2
ISBN: 1598801805
Dewey Decimal Number: 917
EAN: 9781598801804
ASIN: 1598801805
Publication Date: October 13, 2009
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Product Description
Award-winning travel writer Christopher P. Baker knows the best ways to experience Costa Rica—from surfing the beaches of Golfo Dulce to hiking in Corcovado National Park and dining in the upscale Escazu barrio in San Jose. Baker includes unique trip ideas, such as The 21-Day Best of Costa Rica, The Offbeat Experience, and Seven Days for Active Vacationers. Complete with details on the best beaches for surfing and a variety of opportunities to get outdoors, Moon Costa Rica gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
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 America's version of Lonely Planet March 3, 2008
chp (Miami)
40 out of 41 found this review helpful
I usually purchase Lonely Planet guides, but the LP Costa Rica was too old. Moon was more recently published and I'm very glad that I was able to try out a different series. I was very impressed with Moon Costa Rica and the Moon series will definitely be one that I check first when looking for a guidebook in the future.
The similarities with LP mainly come from the tone in which it was written since it was authored by a Brit (much like most of the LP books I've used in the past). And this author has a tremendous amount of knowledge of Costa Rica as well as Latin America. The layout was logical and easy to navigate.
Of all the Costa Rica guidebooks on the shelf this one had the most, and most detailed, maps. In small towns where there are no road signs and "intestinal" roads that make getting turned around and confused very easy these detailed and zoomed-in maps came in very, very handy.
Of all the guidebooks it also devoted the most amount of pages to the areas where we were visiting (the Pacific beaches/Nicoya peninsula and the Arenal volcano area).
I liked this guidebook especially because it gave me the feeling that nothing was left out. For instance, while driving by the tiniest town I noticed that it would be mentioned in the guidebook even if very little was written about it.
Great guide book February 25, 2008
ZK (KS/OK/USA)
11 out of 14 found this review helpful
Christopher Baker makes this one of the most versatile guide books for Costa Rica to be found on the market! You get a lot of info for one book-historical, nature, lodging, restaurants, things to see and do -my favorite! Thanks!
Phenomenal! April 13, 2008
Al Argueta (Austin, TX)
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher, as I photographed the cover art. Having lived in Costa Rica and traveled there many times, I was interested in the content and immediately set about looking through the book. I found many of my favorite hotels described exactly as they are, in such glowing detail that I find myself wanting to go back. The writing is engaging and it's clear the author knows the country inside and out, often inserting blurbs on future projects where relevant. It's also well illustrated with b&w photos throughout. This is THE guidebook on Costa Rica!
Also recommended: Moon Guatemala (Moon Handbooks)
This is the one to buy April 3, 2008
none
10 out of 14 found this review helpful
Although originally from the US, I've lived in Costa Rica for many years. This is the guidebook I use personally and the one I recommend to friends. Not only is it very complete and up to date, but it's also well-written and enjoyable to read.
Well Written and Useful April 9, 2010
Wes (Canada)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
The review concerns the sixth edition.
I read 80% of this guide book before I went on the trip. I found it to be a pleasure to read, interesting and very well laid out.
This book gave me a good understanding of what my options were while visiting Costa Rica. Although planning the trip was difficult I felt like I understood what I would gain or give up by choosing one destination over another. I was able to plan a trip that matched my needs and that I thoroughly enjoyed.
For the record I was traveling on a fairly low budget and stayed in hostels the whole time. I do not share the opinion that this book is not useful to backpackers although to be fair I also relied heavily on the internet, especially websites like hostelsworld and trip advisor.
I will say that I was led astray by this book when it came to getting the bus from San Jose to San Isidro. They do not leave from just outside the Coca Cola bus station and haven't for a while. If going to San Isdro you need to ask the taxi driver to take you to the Musco bus station. A website I was using and a little bus book at the hostel also had the same mis-information. I hope this is fixed in the latest addition.
On a final note to the reviewer who said there are no public boats to and from Tortuguero. In March 2010 I took I public boat for $3. The whole trip to San Jose cost about $10. I suspect you got misled and swindled.
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