Costa Rica is an eco-travel paradise! From pristine beaches and jungle waterfalls to high-altitude coffee farms, Costa Rica: The Complete Guide puts the best of Costa Rica at your fingertips.

Over 500 five-star reviews for previous editions

Blending detailed travel tips with beautiful photography, this guidebook offers much more than just restaurant and hotel reviews. Fascinating chapters explore Costa Rica's unique history, culture, food, ecology and wildlife. Top 10 Ways to Avoid a Cultural Misunderstanding helps visitors avoid common and potentially embarrassing mistakes.

Discover what makes Costa Rica one of the world's most amazing destinations. Soar above the cloud forest on a Monteverde zipline. Spend the night at a deluxe ecolodge next to Arenal Volcano. Visit the world-class beaches at Manuel Antonio National Park. Watch sea turtles lay their eggs at Tortuguero. Plan the perfect Costa Rican vacation!

Filled with insider tips to save you time and money!

• Over 300 beautiful color photos

• Over 30 detailed maps

• Fascinating chapters on History, Culture and Food

• Informative guide to Wildlife and Ecology

A portion of the profits donated to environmental organizations working to preserve Costa Rica's biodiversity for future generations

*Printed on sustainable FSC paper

"Hands down, these are the best travel guidebooks I've ever read." —Wandering Educators

James Kaiser is a National Outdoor Book Award winner whose photography has appeared on the cover of National Geographic. He has written bestselling guidebooks to America's most popular national parks, including Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Joshua Tree, Acadia, Rocky Mountain, and Zion.