Frommer's Costa Rica '98

Throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s, Costa Ricas tourist industry saw double-digit growth almost every year. Visitors should find a more hospitable welcome and even a bargain or two this winter, as reputable tourist facilities consolidate their positions and the fly-by-night operators are forced out. Several new golf courses are slated to open soon, as are new resorts, including a Melia and a Marriott. Costa Rica is one of the worlds top adventure/eco-tourism destinations, with lots of protected areas, knowledgeable bilingual guides, ecosystem variety, adventure operators, and lodging options. Because of its size and diversity, you can spend one day at the beach and the next deep in the rain forest. And Frommers make it easy to enjoy the adventure, with detailed, practical