Discover Costa Rica's most beautiful routes, mountains, waterfalls, and animals with the best hiking companion for 2026-2027. Designed for hikers of all skill levels, this book takes you deep into rainforests, cloud forests, mountain highlands, and tropical coasts, showing the true spirit of Pura Vida via nature, culture, and adventure. Whether you're exploring Arenal Volcano's lava fields, hiking through the Monteverde Cloud Forest, or exploring the remote Caribbean and Pacific coasts, this comprehensive guide has everything you need to plan the perfect hiking trip, from route maps and gear lists to regional insights and eco-travel tips. Inside, you'll find Detailed trail profiles with distances, difficulty levels, highlights, and access advice. - Regional guides for the Central Valley, Northern Lowlands, Pacific and Caribbean Coasts, Monteverde, and Talamanca Mountains. - Wildlife and Flora Sections: Spot sloths, toucans, monkeys, and rare orchids on paths. - Seasonal Hiking Advice: Find the best times to hike during dry and green seasons, with weather breakdowns by location. - Checklists for packing and safety in Costa Rica's tropical terrain include essential gear, footwear, hydration, and navigation tools. - Eco and cultural insights, including sustainable hiking, local etiquette, and connecting with Costa Rica's Pura Vida lifestyle. With beautifully written regional overviews, insider travel tips, and a strong emphasis on responsible tourism, this book is your ticket to one of the world's richest natural environments. Whether you're a lone explorer, a family traveler, or an eco-tourist, This Hiking Guide will help you explore the nation safely, sustainably, and memorably.