Costa Rica literally means 'rich coast'. During this 16-21 day Costa Rica highlight trip you will get to know the rich flora and fauna of the Pacific and Caribbean coasts and get to know the friendly people. In the cloud forest of Monteverde you swing from one treetop to the other like Tarzan and Jane. At the Arenal Volcano you can relax in thermal baths after a strenuous hike to a crater lake. By canoe you will discover the special surroundings of Boca Tapada, one of the few breeding areas of the green macaw. Your trip ends at the coast, where you can enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and try your hand at surfing.

Practical travel guide to Costa Rica featuring points-of-interest structured lists of all sights and off-the-beaten-track treasures, with detailed colour-coded maps, practical details about what to see and to do in Costa Rica, how to get there and around, pre-departure information, as well as top time-saving tips, like a visual list of things not to miss in Costa Rica, expert author choices and itineraries to help you plan your trip.

The Guide to Costa Rica covers: San José, The Central Valley, The Central Pacific, The Northwest Mainland, The Northwest: Nicoya Peninsula, and Osa Peninsula.

Inside this travel guide you’ll find:

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER
Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Costa Rica, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Volcán Barva to family activities in child-friendly places, like Manuel Antonio National Park or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Monteverde Cloud Forest.

PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS
Essential pre-departure information including Costa Rica entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more.

TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES
Carefully planned routes covering the best of Costa Rica give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip.

DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE
Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options.

INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL
Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for kayaking, turtle-watching or exploring rainforests and untouched beaches.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS

HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY

COLOUR-CODED MAPPING

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