**Whether you want to* ***surf in Manuel Antonio, zip-line through the Monteverde Cloud Forest, or hike around Arenal Volcano, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Costa Rica are here to help!** ***Fodor’s Essential Costa Rica *****guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time.* * This new edition has been **fully-redesigned** with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor’s “Essential” guides were named by Booklist as the Best Travel Guide Series of 2020! *Fodor’s Essential Costa Rica* travel guide **AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE** to the top things to see and do **MULTIPLE ITINERARIES** to effectively organize your days and maximize your time **MORE THAN** **30** **DETAILED MAPS** **and a FREE PULL-OUT MAP** to help you navigate confidently **COLOR PHOTOS** throughout to spark your wanderlust! **HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS** on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more **PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES** on “Best Beaches,” “Best Eco-Lodges,” “Best Outdoor Adventures,” “Best Surfing,” and more **TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS** including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money **HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS** providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and more **SPECIAL FEATURES** on “Ecotourism in Costa Rica,” “Weddings and Honeymoons in Costa Rica,” “What to Watch and Read Before You Visit,” and “What to Eat and Drink” **LOCAL WRITERS** to help you find the under-the-radar gems **Spanish-LANGUAGE PRIMERS** with useful words and essential phrases **UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE** San Jose, Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna, Cara National Park, Cano Negro National Wildlife Refuge, Manuel Antonio National Park, Monteverde Cloud Forests, Guanacaste, surfing, beaches, sloth sanctuaries, and morePlanning on visiting Belize? Check out Fodor’s *Belize*. * *Important note for digital The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.* **ABOUT FODOR’S AUTHORS** : Each Fodor’s Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at **fodors.com/newsletter/signup** , or follow us **@FodorsTravel** on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at **fodors.com/community** to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!