App Shopper: Costa Rica Trip Ideas (Travel)

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Oct 10 '11	Version 1.2
Sep 08 '11	Version 1.1
Aug 24 '11	$1.99 -> $2.99
Jul 01 '11	Free -> $1.99
Jun 28 '11	$1.99 -> Free
Jun 15 '11	New App: $1.99, v1.0

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Costa Rica Trip Ideas

iOS Universal

★ Insider itineraries in your pocket ★

Let the author of the best-selling “Living Abroad in Costa Rica” be your personal guide to the country she loves -- a jaw-droppingly beautiful place bursting at the seams with wildlife and adventure.

Trust a former resident to provide honest assessments of both popular and little-known sights, and to suggest Trip Ideas based on your interests.

WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS APP

* Browse more than 155 entries, covering beachfront villas, jungle lodges, national parks and reserves, along with 10 detailed Trip Ideas, organized by theme (wildlife, yoga, surfing, sea turtles, indigenous culture, birding, hot springs, volcanoes) and by trip length (like Hot Spots in 10 Days).

* View more than 1500 photos to get a sneak peak before you go.

* Easily sort entries by category, name, price, distance, or geographical region.

* Find what you want faster, using the app's global search, alphabet scroll, and hyperlinks between entries.

* GPS tracking tells you instantly what's nearby (when you're online).

* Access all of the app's content at anytime (including offline maps!)

* Free updates! Even if the number of itineraries doubles and the app price goes up.

HOW THIS APP IS DIFFERENT FROM OTHER APPS

* MORE travel advice and trip suggestions.

* MORE offbeat suggestions: explore everything from Costa Rica's little-known pre-Colombian indigenous heritage to the burgeoning yoga and wellness scene.

* MORE opinionated content: this app won’t mince words if all a beach has going for it is that it’s a short drive from the airport.

* MORE of a carefully curated selection of the best this country has to offer (not just an encyclopedia of the sights everyone knows).

* MORE trip planning tools: descriptions of Costa Rica's eight major geographical zones, and dozens of entries on the nuts-and-bolts of traveling in Costa Rica — visas, when to go, driving the notoriously rough roads, flying by light plane, safety tips, and more.

* MORE than a great on-the-road tool, this app is also a dream book and a planning tool, with stunning photographs and compelling Trip Ideas designed to whet your appetite for the next trip of a lifetime!

★ About the Author ★

Since childhood, Erin Van Rheenen has been fascinated by Latin America. She has traveled throughout Mexico, Central America, and South America, and has lived in Mexico, Guatemala, Ecuador, and Costa Rica. She has traveled around Costa Rica at least 15 times, often for months on end, by car, bus, boat, light plane, and on foot.

Erin is a widely published writer who has won awards for both her travel writing and fiction. She is the author of the best-selling Living Abroad in Costa Rica, has contributed to many other guidebooks, and her articles have appeared in a wide array of venues, from the Los Angeles Times to Internazionale (Rome). She was recently honored by having her essay “Up the Rio Frio One Last Time” included in "Best Women's Travel Writing 2011." She has been interviewed on CNN and CBS about Costa Rica.

★ About Sutro Media ★

This guide is published in partnership with Sutro Media. By enabling local writers to share their expertise on mobile phones, Sutro Media is making it easier and more fun to explore the world!

If you have any problems, comments, or suggestions for improvement, we'd love to hear from you - letusknow@sutromedia.com

What's new

✔ Lots of new hotels, restaurants, and clubs, and two brand-new Trip Ideas:
✔ Explore Gay Costa Rica
✔ Explore Medical Tourism in Costa Rica (Cut-rate facelifts and bargain bypasses)