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.

Lonely Planet's Costa Rica is 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!

A comprehensive travel guide to Costa Rica, with maps and information on accommodations, restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and tourist sites.

"Fodor's correspondents highlight the best of Costa Rica, including canopy tours, surf spots, beaches on both coasts,and eco-lodges from Manuel Antonio to the Osa Peninsula. Our local experts vet every recommendation to ensure you make the mots of your time, whether it's your first trip or your fifth."