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Packed full of trustworthy and up-to-date advice, check out the new Lonely Planet Costa Rica travel guide. Centering yourself on a surfboard or yoga mat, descending into bat-filled caves or ascending misty volcanic peaks, hiking, biking or ziplining. 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 - your only limit is your return date. Get to the heart of Costa Rica and begin your journey now!
Lonely Planet writer Brian Kluepfel explains why he loves Costa Rica. "We New Yorkers never really ease up. In Costa Rica, there's no choice. I learned to surf. I enjoyed a gallo pinto breakfast with rich, dark local coffee. And I found lots of people living the expat dream: yoga practitioners, organic farmers, surfer chefs and mountain bikers. As a birder, i was amazed daily i picked one hotel because two trogans were perched on a branch outside, and my raft tailed a cormorant down raging rapids in Sarapiqui. But my favorite moment was when a new Tico friend texted me: "Hey, man, you're in Costa Rica. Relax!"
TOP 10
1. Mal Pais & Santa Teresa is Lonely Planet's top things to do in Costa Rica.
2. Parque Nacional Tortuguero.
3. Volcan Arenal & Hot Springs.
4. Parque Nacional Corcovado.
5. Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio.
6. White-Water Rafting.
7. Southern Caribbean Coast.
8. Wildlife-Watching.
9. Montezuma.
10. Bosque Nuboso Monteverde.
Inside Lonely Planet’s Costa Rica:
- 53 colour maps and images throughout
- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
- Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
- Essential info at 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 insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - covering history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics
Curator: Ashley Harrell
Writers: Jade Bremner, Brian Kluepfel
Discover this fascinating country with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Cost Rica, and begin your journey now!
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