Costa Rica

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