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Lonely Planet Costa Rica
Paperback
Series: Travel Guide
Publisher Price: $28.99
ISBN13: 9781837583942
Publisher: Lonely Planet
Published: Oct 21 2025
Pages: 448
Weight: 0.81
Height: 1.12 Width: 5.00 Depth: 7.75
Language: English
Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Costa Rica.
Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from cliff-jumping into the three-level Montezuma Waterfalls, to spotting sea turtles nesting and birthing on the beaches near Parque Nacional Tortuguero, and watching craftspeople carve the intricate masks worn at the Fiesta de los Diablitos in Boruca.
Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Costa Rica travel guide:
- Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
- Updated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Costa Rica and connect experiences together with ease
- Create your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passions
- Get fresh takes on must-visit sights and expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and more
- Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel
- Connect with Costa Rican culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions
- Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps
- Covers: San José; Central Valley & the Highlands; Caribbean Coast; Northwestern Costa Rica; Arenal & the Northern Lowlands; Península de Nicoya; Central Pacific Coast; Southern Costa Rica & Península de Osa
Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Costa Rica.
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