Fodor's Essential Costa Rica


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Whether you want to surf in Manuel Antonio, zip-line through the Monteverde Cloud Forest, or hike around Arenal Volcano, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Costa Rica are here to help! Fodor’s Essential Costa Rica guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor’s “Essential” guides have been named by Booklist as the Best Travel Guide Series of 2020! Fodor’s Essential Costa Rica travel guide includes: AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time MORE THAN 30 DETAILED MAPS and a FREE PULL-OUT MAP to help you navigate confidently COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust! HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, activities, and more PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “Costa Rica’s Best Beaches” “Costa Rica’s Best Eco-Lodges” and more TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, cuisine, and more SPECIAL FEATURES on “What to Watch and Read Before You Visit,” “What to Eat and Drink,” “Surfing Costa Rica,” “Coffee, the Golden Bean,” and “Canopy Tours” LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems SPANISH-LANGUAGE PRIMER with useful words and essential phrases UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Manuel Antonio, San José, Monteverde Cloud Forest, Arenal, the Nicoya Peninsula, Guanacaste, Poas Volcano, Corcovado National Park, Tortuguero, surfing, beaches, sloth sanctuaries, and more Planning on visiting Belize? Check out Fodor’s Belize. *Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!




Fodor's Central America


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Detailed and timely information on accommodations, restaurants, and local attractions highlight these updated travel guides, which feature all-new covers, a two-color interior design, symbols to indicate budget options, must-see ratings, multi-day itineraries, Smart Travel Tips, helpful bulleted maps, tips on transportation, guidelines for shopping excursions, and other valuable features. Original.




Fodor's Essential Costa Rica 2020


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Whether you want to surf on the Nicoya Peninsula, glide on a zipline through the rainforest in Monteverde, or stand in awe of Arenal Volcano, the local Fodor's travel experts in Costa Rica are here to help! Fodor's Essential Costa Rica 2020 guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been FULLY-REDESIGNED with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. GET INSPIRED * AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do * COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust! * PHOTO-FILLED "BEST OF" FEATURES on the best beaches, eco-lodges, and food to try while you're there * UP-TO-DATE and HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS covering the most recommended sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more. GET PLANNING * MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time * SPECIAL FEATURES on "Choosing a Beach," "Coffee, the Golden Bean," "Surfing Costa Rica," and "Canopy Tours" * COVERS: San José, Monteverde Cloud Forest, Arenal Volcano, Manuel Antonio, Nicoya Peninsula, Guanacaste, Limón, Tamarindo, Jacó, Osa Peninsula, and more GET GOING * MORE THAN 35 DETAILED MAPS AND A FREE PULLOUT MAP to navigate confidently * TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS on when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money * HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, government, sports, cuisine, geography, and more * LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems * SPANISH LANGUAGE PRIMER with useful words and essential phrases Planning on visiting other destinations in Central America? Check out Fodor's Belize and Fodor's Cancún & the Riviera Maya. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us! IMPORTANT NOTE: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images included in the physical edition.




Fodor's Central America


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A guide to Central America covers Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Hondurus, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama, presenting information on accommodations, restaurants, attractions, outdoor activities, nightlife, and shopping.




Fodor's in Focus Panama


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"Fodor's correspondents highlight the best of Panama, including Panama City's neighborhoods and nightlife, the Panama Canal, and the beautiful coasts. Our local experts vet every recommendation to ensure you make the most of your time, whether it's your first trip or your ninth,"--page [4] of cover.




Fodor's Cancun & the Riviera Maya


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Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years. As the gateway to the Riviera Maya, Cancún is a thriving beach community and Mexico's most popular tourist destination. In stunning full-color, Fodor's Cancún & the Riviera Maya illustrates the best beaches, resorts, restaurants, and activities in the region, including Cozumel and the Yucatán. This travel guide includes: · Dozens of full-color maps · Hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top picks · Multiple itineraries to explore the top attractions and what’s off the beaten path · In-depth breakout features on tequila and mezcal, The Maya, and Chichén Itza · Coverage of Cancun, Isla Mujeres, The Caribbean Coast, Cozumel, Yucatan and Campeche States Planning to visit more of Mexico? Check out Fodor's travel guides to Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta.




Fodor's Belize


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Fodor's Essential Italy 2022


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Whether you want to visit the Colosseum in Rome, go designer shopping in Milan, or hike the Cinque Terre, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Italy are here to help! Fodor’s Essential Italy 2022 guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor’s Essential Italy 2022 travel guide includes: AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time MORE THAN 80 DETAILED MAPS and a FREE PULL-OUT MAP to help you navigate confidently COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust! HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, and more PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “The Best Ancient Sites in Rome,” “Italy’s Best Beaches,” “Architectural Wonders in Venice,” “Hilltop Villages in Tuscany,” and more TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, art, architecture, cuisine, wine, music, geography and more SPECIAL FEATURES on “The Sistine Chapel,” “Cruising the Grand Canal,” and “Who’s Who in Renaissance Art” LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems ITALIAN LANGUAGE PRIMER with useful words and essential phrases UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Rome, Vatican City, Venice, Milan, Lake Como, Florence, Tuscany, Pisa, Naples, the Amalfi Coast, Sicily, and more Planning on visiting nearby European countries? Check out Fodor’s Essential France, Fodor’s Essential Spain, and Fodor’s Essential Switzerland. *Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!




Fodor's Bucket List USA


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Whether you want to camp in the Grand Canyon, eat an authentic cheesesteak in Philly, walk through a sunflower field in Kansas, party at Mardi Gras, or take in the Aurora Borealis in Alaska, Fodor's travel experts all across the United States are here to help! Fodor's Bucket List USA: From Epic to Eccentric, 500+ Ultimate Experiences guidebook is packed with carefully curated musts to help you check your dream USA to-dos off your travel wishlist and discover quirky and cool extras along the way. It's everything you need to see, do, eat, drink, hike, bike, and brag about!This brand new title has been designed with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor's Bucket List USA travel guide includes: 500+ MUSTS COVERING ALL 50 STATES EPIC and ECCENTRIC selections in every state so that you can be sure you cover the classics and find some surprises, too COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust! WHAT TO EAT AND DRINK in each region from quintessential local specialties to local favorites, as well as must-try state candy, fruit, locally brewed beers, wines, and unique local ice-cream flavors GREAT ITINERARIES help you make the most of your time whether you're planning a two-week tour of New England or an extended itinerary to hit all the National Parks. Combine multiple smart two-week itineraries to create that epic USA trip filled with Bucket List attractions, food, photo-ops, and fun COOL PLACES TO STAY from historic hotels to the best airbnbs and campgrounds to more unique offerings like cave lodges, lighthouses, treehouses, yurts, trailers, and hobbit homes. LOCAL WRITERS to make sure you get the best on-the-ground advice on how and when to visit find the under-the-radar gems 10 REGIONAL MAPS to help orient you in each state and region, plus travel times by car and train to help plan your time INCLUDES: the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone National Park, Yosemite National Park, Zion National Park, Denali National Park, Niagara Falls, the Freedom Trail, the Golden Gate Bridge, Carlsbad Caverns, Death Valley, Napa Valley, Charleston, Las Vegas, Broadway, Los Angeles, Miami, Burning Man, Mardi Gras, Fall Foliage, the Northern Lights, San Antonio Missions, Walt Disney World, Great Smoky Mountains, Arlington National Cemetery, Nashville, the Joshua Tree, Road to Hana, the Appalachian Trail, Gateway Arch, Napa Valley, Kennedy Space Center, Shenandoah National Park, Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, Glacier National Park, Taos Pueblo, Minnesota Lakes, Fenway Park, Pacific Coast Highway, and so much more Planning on visiting more of the USA? Check out Fodor's Complete National Parks of the USA, Fodor's Best Weekend Road Trips, and Fodor's Best Road Trips in the USA. *Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!




Fodor's Inside Mexico City


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With its fascinating history, incomparable culinary landscape, and blossoming art scene, Mexico City has become one of the most sought-after destinations for the hip, curious traveler. Fodor's brand-new guidebook, Inside Mexico City, touches on the top tourist sights, from the Zócalo to the Frida Kahlo Museum, but also delves into the under-the-radar places that only insiders from Mexico City know about. The Fodor's Inside series is designed for travelers looking for authentic, hyperlocal experiences. Perfectly sized to fit in your bag or pocket, these guides are designed with an artistic bent and are easy to use, look good, and don't make you feel like a tourist. Written by Mexico City residents--with customized neighborhood maps and one-of-a-kind, hand-drawn illustrations by Kathryn Holeman--Inside Mexico City covers the restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and boutiques in the neighborhoods that locals love best. Fodor's Inside Mexico City includes: OFF-THE-BEATEN-PATH COVERAGE to help you explore locally loved, up-and-coming neighborhoods that other guidebooks don't cover well or at all. ITINERARIES that will help you plan your trip. MAPS that are easy to read, plus a FREE PULL-OUT MAP. BEST BET LISTS with our favorites in a variety of categories including: best local foods, best kid-friendly attractions, and most romantic restaurants. INSTAGRAM-WORTHY PHOTO SPOTS that tell you how and where to get remarkable shots that you'll definitely want to share. AT A GLANCE FEATURES on local events, history, locally-made goods, books and movies set in Mexico City, and more. COOL PLACES TO STAY highlighting the most unique lodgings in the city. BEST CITY TOURS from the coolest companies, including gallery walks, culinary tours, and mezcal tastings. QUICK SIDE TRIPS to the best places in Teotihuacán, Cuernavaca, and Valle de Bravo. GETTING AROUND features in every neighborhood to make navigation via public transit or walking easy. HAND-DRAWN ILLUSTRATIONS INTERESTING STREET AND PUBLIC ART that is worth discovering. BACK IN THE DAY SPOTLIGHTS of famous spots to give the city historical context. COVERS the best neighborhoods in Mexico City, including Centro Histórico, La Condesa, La Roma, Polanco, Juarez, La Zona Rosa, Coyocán, San Angel, and more. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us! Planning on visiting more of Mexico? Check out Fodor's Los Cabos, Fodor's Cancun & the Riviera Maya, and Fodor's Puerto Vallarta. *Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.