Explore the Osa Peninsula with the Insight Guides Costa Rica

Amid the turmoil that often characterizes Central America, Costa Rica is a land more at peace with itself and nature.

Insight Guides Costa Rica (Travel Guide with Free eBook)

From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this guide to Costa Rica is all you need to plan your perfect trip, with insider information on must-see, top attractions like Punta Uva, Manuel Antonio National Park and Tortuguero Canals, and cultural gems like the Osa Peninsula, the remotest and most biodiverse area of the southern Pacific, the Museo del Oro Precolombino, Central America's largest treasury of ancient gold artifacts, and the picture-perfect Arenal Volcano.

Costa Rica Top 10

1. Tarrazú Coffee

2. Tarrazú  Uva

3. Manuel Antonio National Park

4. Tortuguero Canals

5. Canopy Tour

6. Osa Peninsula

7. San José Museums

8. Las Pailas Trail

9. Arenal Volcano

10. Resplendent Quetzal

Features of this travel guide to Costa Rica:

- Inspirational colour photography: discover the best destinations, sights and excursions, and be inspired by stunning imagery

- Historical and cultural insights: immerse yourself in Costa Rica's rich history and culture, and learn all about its people, art and traditions

- Practical full-colour maps: with every major sight and listing highlighted, the full-colour maps make on-the-ground navigation easy

- Editor's Choice: uncover the best of Costa Rica with our pick of the region's top destinations

- Key tips and essential information: packed full of important travel information, from transport and tipping to etiquette and hours of operation

- The ultimate travel tool: download the free app and eBook to access this and bonus content from your phone or tablet

- Covers: San Jose; The Central Valley; The Central Pacific; The Northwest Mainland; The Northwest: Nicoya Peninsula; The Northeast; The Caribbean Coast; The South