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Costa Rica Eyewitness

Welcome to Costa Rica – unmatched in beauty and biodiversityWhether you want to experience incredible wildlife, scuba dive in crystal-clear waters or savour a cup of world-famous coffee, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Costa Rica has to offer. Inside you`ll find a detailed guide to the country`s animals, terrain and flora, as well as information on local conservation efforts.Home to some of the world`s happiest people, Costa Rica offers visitors the promise of Pura Vida. With sun-drenched beaches, verdant valleys, abundant wildlife and countless opportunities for outdoor adventure, it`s easy to see why Costa Rica is considered a kind of paradise.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 neighbourhoods. We`ve also worked hard to make sure our information is as up-to-date as possible following the COVID-19 outbreak.You`ll discover:-our pick of Costa Rica`s must-sees, top experiences and hidden gems-a detailed field guide with information on animals, terrain, flora and conservation-the best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay -detailed maps and walks which make navigating the country easy-easy-to-follow itineraries-expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe-colour-coded chapters to every part of Costa Rica, from Guanacaste to Northern Nicoya, the Caribbean to San Jose -our new lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you goTravelling through Central America? Try our DK Eyewitness guides to Mexico, Cuba and the Caribbean