Inside you'll find:

* Flexible, strategic itineraries designed for backpackers, beach-lovers, adventure travellers, honeymooners, and more, including the best beaches for swimming, sunsets, and seclusion

* Eco-friendly outdoor adventures like kayaking, hiking, and scuba-diving: Swim under a waterfall, raft over rapids, explore mysterious caves, and cliff-dive into river pools. Hike to the summit of Mount Chirripo, snorkel with sea turtles in warm turquoise water, or soak in a volcanic mineral pool

* Unique and authentic experiences: Admire the forest floor from the middle of a hanging bridge, or take an aerial tram to lake, volcano, and ocean views. Relax on a pristine beach and watch the sunrise with a cup of flavourful local coffee. Fill up on fried plantains and shop at a neighbourhood mercado

* Insight from Cartago local Nikki Solano on how to experience Costa Rica like an insider, support local and sustainable businesses, avoid crowds, and respectfully engage with the culture

* Full-colour photos and detailed maps throughout

* Background information on Costa Rica's landscape, history, and cultural customs, as well as volunteer opportunities

* Handy tools including a Spanish phrasebook, packing suggestions, and travel tips for disability access, solo travellers, seniors, and LGBTQ travellers

With Moon's practical tips and local know-how, you can experience Costa Rica your way.

Planning a short trip? Check out Best of Costa Rica.

About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell-and they can't wait to share their favourite places with you.
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About the Author

11 years ago, Nikki Solano boarded a plane to Costa Rica for the first time. Immediately, she fell in love: with the consistently warm weather, the landscape lined with beaches and waterfalls, and the genuinely friendly people greeting each other with a smile. To her, Costa Rica is as close as it gets to paradise, and she's felt at home ever since. One of her favorite things about living in Costa Rica is the pura vida lifestyle that encourages her to notice the little things: the sweet trill of a marimba instrument, the comradery that comes from "futbol fever," and the savory crunch of chicharrones. What she loves most, though, is how much Costa Ricans love Costa Rica, and how proud they are of their beautiful country.

With 11 years of exploring Costa Rica under her belt, Nikki has made a career out of guiding travelers to her adopted home. To date, she has developed (and currently operates) six independent initiatives that focus on Costa Rica travel: Pura Vida! Eh? Inc., the Costa Rica Travel Blog, DIY Costa Rica, the Costa Rica Trip Planning 101 E-Course, Costa Rica Promotions, and the Reach Out Costa Rica Travel Philanthropy Project.

Book Information
ISBN 9781640499799
Author Nikki Solano
Format Paperback
Page Count 608
Imprint Moon Travel
Publisher Avalon Travel Publishing
Weight(grams) 540g
Dimensions(mm) 190mm * 140mm * 20mm