Lonely Planet Costa Rica: Plan the Trip of a Lifetime

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Costa Rica. Discover Costa Rica's most popular experiences and best kept secrets, from catching a glimpse of shy sloths and white-faced monkeys in Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio to marvelling at the five scenic cascades in the Central Valley's La Paz Waterfall Gardens.

Key Features:

• Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips.
• All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Costa Rica effortlessly.
• Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions.
• Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, and when to go.
• Vibrant photography and maps.
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel.
• Connect with Costa Rican culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions.

Covers: San José; Central Valley & the Highlands; Caribbean Coast; Northwestern Costa Rica; Arenal & the Northern Lowlands; Península de Nicoya; Central Pacific Coast; Southern Costa Rica & Península de Osa.

Specifications:

• Author: Ferrarese, Marco; Brooklyn, Cassandra; Lavis, Elizabeth; Paska, Marisa Megan; Gilbert, Sarah; Jimenez, Christa; Kaminski, Anna
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 16th
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 12 October 2025
• Print Length: 456 pages
• Dimensions: 13.08 x 1.91 x 19.69 cm
• Weight: 376 g
• ISBN 10: 1837583943
• ISBN 13: 978-1837583942

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Costa Rica.