Insight Guide Costa Rica

Insight Guides Costa Rica is a beautifully illustrated travel guide that combines stunning photography, inspiring magazine-style features and practical travel advice, helping you discover Costa Rica's rainforests, volcanoes, beaches and wildlife-rich national parks.

Alongside engaging essays on Costa Rican culture, conservation, food and natural heritage, the guide offers in-depth coverage of key destinations and attractions - from the museums and markets of San Jose and the volcanic landscapes of Arenal to Monteverde, Pacific beaches and Caribbean rainforest.
You'll also find expert sightseeing advice, detailed maps, author recommendations, Editor's Choice highlights, lesser-known gems, a handy travel phrasebook and a free eBook, plus a practical online trip planner to help organise your journey.
This Costa Rica travel guide covers:
San Jose and the Central Valley - Museums, markets, coffee country and historic towns
Arenal and the Northern Plains - Volcano views, hot springs, waterfalls and wildlife reserves
Monteverde and the Cloud Forests - Canopy walks, birdlife, hiking trails and conservation projects
The Pacific Coast - Surf beaches, national parks, marine life and sunset towns
The Caribbean Coast - Tortuguero, Cahuita, Puerto Viejo and Afro-Caribbean culture
The Southern Zone - Osa Peninsula, Corcovado, rainforest lodges and remote beaches

Beautifully curated and visually rich, Insight Guides Costa Rica is both an inspiring introduction and a practical companion with a trip planner for exploring one of the world's most fascinating destinations.
Start planning your journey through Costa Rica with Insight Guides.