Experience Costa Rica

This latest edition of Lonely Planet's Experience Costa Rica travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic country with all the tools you need to create your own unique trip.

Discover amazing local experiences from hiking to La Leona Waterfall for cliff jumping, cavern crawling and waterfall swimming; to touring the coffee plantation and meeting the farm animals at Hacienda Orosí near Cartago; and riding the Caribbean waves like a local at Playa Cocles in Puerto Viejo.

Build a one-of-a-kind trip with Lonely Planet's Experience Costa Rica travel guide:

• Our Experience guidebook format is led by local experts who provide in-the-know tips so you can plan the ultimate 1-2 week adventure
• Easy-to-use regional and activity-based itineraries help you get off the beaten track and tailor a trip to your interests
• Insider scoop on the best festivals, secret hangouts, hidden locations, tantalising local food scene and photo-worthy views
• Vibrant photography and maps 
• Connect with local traditions and trends through fun insights from protecting Costa Rica's sea turtles, to getting to know the history of Limón City, and learning about how the country is harnessing geothermal energy to save the planet
• Practical information on money, getting around, unique places to stay and responsible travel, plus handy seasonal calendars on where to go, when to travel and what to pack
• QR codes unlock extra digital content, know-how and travel secrets
• Covers: San José & the Central Valley; Caribbean Coast; Northern Highlands & Lowlands; Península de Nicoya; Central Pacific Coast; Southern Costa Rica & Península de Osa

Create your own dream travel itinerary and get away from the everyday with Lonely Planet's Experience Costa Rica.