DK Eyewitness Costa Rica

DK Eyewitness Costa Rica

by DK Eyewitness
DK Eyewitness Costa Rica

DK Eyewitness Costa Rica

by DK Eyewitness

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Overview

Whether you want to spy elusive jaguars in the wild, savour a world-class cup of coffee or walk through cloud-drenched tree canopies, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Costa Rica has to offer.

An ecotourism haven, Costa Rica is unmatched in biodiversity – here you can help sea turtle hatchlings make it to the sea or wake up to the sounds of howler monkeys. But this Central American country doesn’t just offer wildlife in abundance. In the capital of San José, characterful food joints serve up tasty local cuisine, while on the laid-back coasts, surfers and yogis unwind beside the beaches. 

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 place you inside the country's iconic buildings and neighborhoods. Our updated 2023 travel guide brings to life. DK Eyewitness Costa Rica is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. 

Inside DK Eyewitness Costa Rica you will find: 


  • A fully-illustrated top experiences guide: our expert pick of Costa Rica’s must-sees and hidden gems.
  • Accessible itineraries to make the most out of each and every day.
  • Expert advice: honest recommendations for getting around safely, when to visit each sight, what to do before you visit, and how to save time and money.
  • Color-coded chapters to every part of Costa Rica, from Guanacaste to Northern Nicoya, the Caribbean to San José.
  • Practical tips: the best places to eat, drink, shop and stay.
  • Detailed maps and walks to help you navigate the region country easily and confidently.
  • Covers: San Jose, Central Highlands, Central Pacific and Southern Nicoya, Guanacaste and Northern Nicoya, Northern Zone, The Caribbean, Southern Zone.

About DK Eyewitness:

At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780241619650
Publisher: DK
Publication date: 09/26/2023
Series: Travel Guide
Pages: 272
Sales rank: 142,145
Product dimensions: 4.90(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Experience the world with DK Eyewitness.

DK Eyewitness' highly visual guides show you what others only tell you, with easy-to-read maps, tips and tours to inform and enrich your trip.

Our travel writers report on what to see, eat, drink and do around the world, while the very best photographs and illustrations bring cities, regions and countries to life. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations around the world, from handy pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides.

DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.

Table of Contents

Discover 6

Welcome to Costs Rica 8

Reasons to Love Costa Rica 10

Explore Costa Rica 14

Getting to Know Costa Rica 16

Costa Rica Itineraries 20

Costa Rica Your Way 28

A Year in Costa Rica 48

A Brief History 50

Field Guide 54

Costa Rica's Habitats 56

Terrain and Flora 58

Conservation 60

Animal Directory 62

Experience 100

San José 102

Central Highlands 126

Central Pacific and Southern Nicoya 154

Guanacaste and Northern Nicoya 168

Northern Zone 194

The Caribbean 212

Southern Zone 226

Need to Know 246

Before You Go 248

Getting Around 250

Practical Information 254

Index 257

Phrase Book 267

Acknowledgments 270

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