Discover Costa Rica like never before with the most immersive, comprehensive, and culturally rich travel guide available. This book takes you beyond typical tourist routes and into the heart of Pura Vida—from cloud-soaked mountains and lush rainforests to world-class beaches, wildlife encounters, and vibrant Afro-Caribbean culture. Whether you’re planning a weeklong escape, a month of exploration, or a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, this guide offers deep storytelling, practical insights, hidden gems, and expert tips to help you travel smarter, slower, and more meaningfully. Explore every region in vivid detail: • Arenal & the Northern Highlands – volcano hikes, hot springs, hanging bridges, and wildlife encounters • Monteverde & Santa Elena – cloud forests, canopy walks, birdwatching, and eco-lodges • Guanacaste & the Nicoya Peninsula – stunning Pacific beaches, surfing towns, and Blue Zone wisdom • The Central & Southern Pacific – Manuel Antonio, Dominical, whale watching, Corcovado, and the wild Osa Peninsula • The Caribbean Coast – Afro-Caribbean cuisine, reggae culture, Tortuguero canals, and world-class snorkeling • Culture & Practicalities – safety, transportation, festivals, etiquette, food, language, and insider travel strategies Packed with sensory descriptions, local history, environmental context, and cultural depth, this guide doesn’t just tell you where to go—it shows you how to truly experience Costa Rica. Perfect for nature lovers, food lovers, adventurers, photographers, surfers, families, and anyone seeking a transformative journey. If you want a guide that feels like traveling alongside a knowledgeable friend—part naturalist, part historian, part storyteller—this book will inspire and prepare you for an unforgettable Costa Rican adventure.