Pura Vida! Insider's Guide to Manuel Antonio Ebook

INSIDE YOU'LL FIND:

• Why you should NEVER EVER pull over on the side of the road if you do rent one and get a flat tire
• Which restaurants you should ABSOLUTELY block out time to dine at, in both Quepos and Manuel Antonio
• Where to hit the town! In Quepos/Manuel Antonio, the place to be changes every night, and so do the prices i.e. Thursdays are ladies' night at a bar called The Lounge, where women can drink for absolutely free!
• What not to do EVER. With tourists being the primary target for petty crime, it's important to know how to ensure your safety
• The surefire secret way to get a taxi home in Manuel Antonio and pay a quarter of the price!
• The scoop on "the shot" they offer at the pharmacy--what it is, and why I encourage you to go get one!
• The reason it's a bad idea to rent a car
• The best of the BEST places to stay in Quepos/Manuel Antonio, divided up into categories ranging from super budget conscious all the way up to extra luxurious (including which ones have hot water!)
• The ONLY foolproof way to keep the mosquitoes off you, while everyone else is getting bit!
• THIRTY full-color pictures relevant to each topic at hand
• Some common Costa Rican slang that's sure to impress the locals!
• Recent scams that have occured in Quepos/Manuel Antonio, and what to do if you think one is being run on you
• Personal anecdotes of my own unfortunate mishaps following each chapter that are sure to make you laugh!
• Other nearby towns worth visiting if you've got the time
• One of Costa Rica's best kept secrets: Una cerveza michelada! Find out what it is, and how to get your hands on one immediately (trust me, you WILL want to)
• How to look like you know what you're doing when ordering food, eating food and paying for food
• How to choose the right form of transportation for YOU to get from the capital city of San José to Quepos/Manuel Antonio, depending on your own specific needs
• Dealing with the ever-popular stomach illness . . . where to go, what to say and what to expect
• Costa Rican etiquette: What you need to know before heading out of your hotel to avoid unexpected misfortunes and/or look like a fool
• A map of the town of Quepos indicating key destinations
• A list of important contact information, such as that of the embassy, police station and doctors