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Lonely Planet’sCosta Ricais your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Pick a river for some heart-pounding white-water rafting; lounge in a hammock or snorkel off uncrowded beaches on the Southern Caribbean Coast; and spot monkeys, crocs, toucans and iguanas. All with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Costa Rica and begin your journey now!
InsideLonely Planet’sCosta Rica:
Colourmaps and images throughout
Highlightsand itinerarieshelp you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
Insider tipsto save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
Essential infoat your fingertips- hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
Honest reviews for all budgets- eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
Cultural insightsprovide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - covering history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics
CoversSan Jose, Central Valley Highlands, Caribbean Coast, Northwestern Costa Rica, Arenal Northern Lowlands, Peninsula de Nicoya, Central Pacific Coast, Southern Costa Rica Peninsula de Osa
The Perfect Choice:Lonely Planet’sCosta Ricais our most comprehensive guide to the country, and is designed to immerse you in the culture and help you discover the best sights and get off the beaten track.
About Lonely Planet:Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world’s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You’ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.
TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category
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*Source: Nielsen BookScan: Australia, UK, USA, 5/2016-4/2017
