Costa Rica 15

Lonely Planet's Costa Rica is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Trek through dense jungles in Parque Nacional Corcovado, swim under Montezuma Waterfalls and catch waves on Santa Teresa; all with your trusted travel companion.


Inside Lonely Planet's Costa Rica Travel Guide:


Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection of the destination's best experiences and where to have them


Itineraries help you build the ultimate trip based on your personal needs and interests

Local insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - whether it's history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politics


Eating and drinking - get the most out of your gastronomic experience as we reveal the regional dishes and drinks you have to try


Toolkit - all of the planning tools for solo travelers, LGBTQIA+ travelers, family travelers and accessible travel


Colour maps and images throughout

Language - essential phrases and language tips


Covers San Jose, Central Valley, Highlands, Caribbean Coast, Northwestern Costa Rica, Arenal, Northern Lowlands, Peninsula de Nicoya, Central Pacific Coast, Southern Costa Rica, Peninsula de Osa, and more


eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones)


Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges


Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews


Add notes to personalize your guidebook experience


Seamlessly flip between pages


Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash


Embedded links to recommendations' websites


Zoom-in maps and images


Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing


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