Full-Color Travel Guide Fodor's Essential Costa Rica, (Paperback)

<p>Whether you want to surf in Manuel Antonio, zip-line through the Monteverde Cloud Forest, or hike around Arenal Volcano, the local Fodor's travel experts in Costa Rica are here to help! <em>Fodor's Essential Costa Rica</em> guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos </p><p>Fodor's "Essential" guides were named by Booklist as the Best Travel Guide Series of 2020!</p><p><em>Fodor's Essential Costa Rica </em>travel guide includes: </p><ul><li><strong>AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE</strong> to the top things to see and do</li><li><strong>MULTIPLE ITINERARIES</strong> to effectively organize your days and maximize your time</li><li><strong>MORE THAN </strong><strong>30</strong><strong> DETAILED MAPS</strong><strong>P</strong> to help you navigate confidently</li><li><strong>COLOR PHOTOS </strong>throughout to spark your wanderlust!</li><li><strong>HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS </strong>on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more</li><li><strong>PHOTO-FILLED "BEST OF" FEATURES </strong>on "Best Beaches," "Best Eco-Lodges," "Best Outdoor Adventures," "Best Surfing," and more</li><li><strong>TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS </strong>including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money</li><li><strong>HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS</strong> providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and more</li><li><strong>SPECIAL FEATURES </strong>on "Ecotourism in Costa Rica," "Weddings and Honeymoons in Costa Rica," "What to Watch and Read Before You Visit," and "What to Eat and Drink" </li><li><strong>LOCAL WRITERS</strong> to help you find the under-the-radar gems</li><li><strong>Spanish-LANGUAGE PRIMERS </strong>with useful words and essential phrases</li><li><strong>UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: </strong>San Jose, Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna, Cara National Park, Cano Negro National Wildlife Refuge, Manuel Antonio National Park, Monteverde Cloud Forests, Guanacaste, surfing, beaches, sloth sanctuaries, and more</li></ul><p>Planning on visiting other destinations in Central America? Check out Fodor's <em>Belize </em>and Fodor's <em>Cacun and the Riviera Maya.</em></p><p><em>*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.</em></p><p><strong>ABOUT FO</strong></p>

• Full-Color Travel Guide Fodor's Essential Costa Rica, (Paperback)
• Author: Fodor's Travel Publications
• ISBN: 9781640979581
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2026-11-17
• Page Count: 512