The New Key to Costa Rica
by Beatrice Blake
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Book Summary Information
Author: Beatrice BlakeEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-01-27
ISBN: 1569756961
Number of pages: 560
Publisher: Ulysses Press
Book Reviews of The New Key to Costa Rica
Book Review: Good stuff, but flawed due to author bias
Summary: 2 Stars
Be forewarned: this author - a seriously left-wing Socialist Greenie treehugger - has an agenda. If you want to go to Central America and volunteer to dig ditches for the poor, this book is right up your alley. However, if you're looking to go on vacation and relax or see the country instead of seeking some kind of redemption, well you've got your nerve! (LOL). And the author has the gall (in this newest version) to eliminate EVERY hotel (green or not) in the ENTIRE province of Guanacaste because the infrastructure doesn't satisfy her eco requirements. Wow. I guess we won't be helping any poor folks in that area. So... if you looking for info on Flamingo Beach, Playa Hermosa, Coco, or Tamarindo, you're out of luck there. Check out Tripadvisor on the web.
That said, there really is some great info in here - mainly cheap hotels and alternatives you won't find on the web. I found the section on Arenal valuable indeed. BUT... Half the hotels listed have a wrong web address, and you'll have to google them. Maps are sparse and not detailed. Entertainment is glossed over, except (of course) if it's eco-correct.
The author does know Costa Rica well, but It's too bad she couldn't be more objective. Yes, I'm environmentally minded and surely do want to go to eco places, but pretending other places don't exist is just silly. I'd recommend going to your library for this book instead of paying for it. After all, if you buy it new you'll be killing trees for this author's book - the HORROR!
Summary of The New Key to Costa Rica
? Over 400,000 copies sold of previous editions
? The original guide to Costa Rica, updated with even more insider hints, tips, and secrets
? Features extensive travel information plus in-depth coverage of the natural environment and advice on how to benefit the local economy and conservation efforts
? Recommends and details over 50 hotels that practice sustainable tourism
? Written by a dedicated conservationist who lived in Costa Rica for 12 years
Covers the entire country, from 44 beaches on two oceans to 38 national parks, 13 volcanoes, and three cloud forests
? Shows how to enjoy Costa Rica?s natural beauty and ecology in a socially responsible way
? The original guide to Costa Rica, updated with even more insider hints, tips, and secrets
? Features extensive travel information plus in-depth coverage of the natural environment and advice on how to benefit the local economy and conservation efforts
? Recommends and details over 50 hotels that practice sustainable tourism
? Written by a dedicated conservationist who lived in Costa Rica for 12 years
Covers the entire country, from 44 beaches on two oceans to 38 national parks, 13 volcanoes, and three cloud forests
? Shows how to enjoy Costa Rica?s natural beauty and ecology in a socially responsible way
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