Welcome to

Costa Rica

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t The sun setting over the Pacific at Manuel Antonio.

Diminutive Costa Rica packs an enormous punch, with a culture as rich and vibrant as its incredible biodiversity. Add wildlife galore, an idyllic climate, and friendly Ticos, and you’ve got the ideal destination. Whatever your dream trip to Costa Rica includes, this DK Eyewitness Travel Guide is the perfect companion.

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Straddling the Mesoamerican isthmus between North and South America, this little nation’s magnificent biodiversity is justifiably the country’s main attraction, and unsurprisingly Costa Rica’s forte is ecotourism. There’s an endless choice of nature activities and lodges, and visitors have so many ways to answer the call of the wild. Join a guided night tour of the jungle to spy the elusive jaguar. Volunteer to help sea turtle hatchlings make it to the waves or release treacle-slow sloths back into the canopy.

Its cities and villages are equally enticing. San José, the capital, is carving out its place as one of Central America’s hippest cities, with buzzing craft breweries, world-class museums, and a lively foodie scene. Westward, Liberia is a laid-back gateway to Costa Rica’s sabanero (cowboy) culture. Embracing the Tico (Costa Rican) gospel of pura vida (pure life), beachy yoga retreats along the Nicoya Peninsula are all zen, while fun-loving Pavones, to the south, is a surfers’ paradise. Over the coffee-estate-strewn central highlands is the alluring blend of white sands and turquoise waters, indigenous culture and Jamaican cuisine of the rustic Caribbean coast.

With so many different things to discover, it’s hard to know where to start. We’ve broken the country down into easily navigable chapters, with detailed itineraries, expert local knowledge, and colorful, comprehensive maps to help you plan the perfect visit. However long your stay, this Eyewitness guide will ensure that you see the very best of Costa Rica. Enjoy the book, and enjoy Costa Rica. ¡Pura vida!


1 A boldly colored toucan perching on a branch.

2 Wooden stairs leading down to the base of a waterfall in the rainforest.

3 A team running the rapids on the Río Sarapíqui.

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