Make your trip to Costa Rica extraordinary


Explore the jungle at night. Help sea turtle hatchlings make it to the waves. Surrender yourself to the Pura Vida. For a vacation to remember, Costa Rica is hard to beat. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion.

Our updated guide brings Costa Rica to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations, which take you inside the country’s buildings and neighbourhoods.

You'll discover:

- our pick of Costa Rica’s must-sees and top experiences
- beautiful photography and detailed illustrations, taking you to the heart of Costa Rica
- the best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay
- detailed maps and walks which make navigating the region easy
- easy-to-follow itineraries
- expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe
- colour-coded chapters to each part of Costa Rica
- a lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go

Travelling around Central America? Try our DK travel guides to Mexico, Cuba or the Caribbean.