Moon Costa Rica: Best Beaches, Wildlife-Watching, Outdoor Adventures (Moon Latin America & Caribbean Travel Guide)

Moon Costa Rica: Best Beaches, Wildlife-Watching, Outdoor Adventures (Moon Latin America & Caribbean Travel Guide)

Whether you're zip-lining through cloud forests, relaxing on a wellness retreat, or swimming with manta rays, discover the real  pura vida  with  Moon Costa Rica . Inside you'll find: Flexible, strategic itineraries  designed for backpackers, beach-lovers, adventure travelers, honeymooners, and more, including the best beaches for swimming, sunsets, and seclusion - The best spots for eco-friendly outdoor adventures like kayaking, hiking, and scuba-diving:  Swim under a waterfall, raft over rapids, explore mysterious caves, and cliff-dive into river pools. Hike to the summit of Mount Chirripó, snorkel with sea turtles in warm turquoise water, or soak in a volcanic mineral pool - Unique and authentic experiences:  Admire the forest floor from the middle of a hanging bridge, or take an aerial tram to lake, volcano, and ocean views. Relax on a pristine beach and watch the sunrise with a cup of flavorful local coffee. Fill up on fried plantains at a traditional  soda , and shop at a neighborhood mercado - Insight from Cartago local  Nikki Solano on how to experience Costa Rica like an insider, support local and sustainable businesses, avoid crowds, and respectfully engage with the culture - Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout - Background information  on Costa Rica's landscape, history, and cultural customs, as well as volunteer opportunities With Moon's practical tips and local know-how, you can experience Costa Rica your way. Exploring more of Latin America? Check out  Moon Ecuador . About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media. "Moon handbooks are always a pleasure to read. The writing is crisp, the research impressive, and the recommendations practical and down to earth."― Chicago Tribune “The books are more easily readable than other guides. The main attractions are also marked with a special icon and sidebars and boxes highlight special information, making the Moon handbooks one of the most user-friendly guides in terms of visual appeal and organization…the quality is uniformly excellent."― Transitions Abroad "Far from narrow minded, each Moon travel guide gives itinerary options for a variety of travelers’ budgets—from frugal to lavish. They make books catering to those who love the outdoors, those who have limited time, those staying exclusively in cities and those who’ve fully committed to living abroad. In all, they have hundreds of titles, ranging Bermuda to Budapest, that’ll teach you to embrace a new culture."― Gear Patrol, “The Best Travel Guidebooks for Every Journey” "Moon handbooks have become known as well-written and exceptionally informative guides."― The New York Times "Moon guides are perfect for the relaxed road tripper or outdoor explorer."― No Small Plan "Moon handbooks are known for cannily combining logistical information with cultural background of a country or state."― Los Angeles Times Nikki Solano visited Costa Rica in the mid-2000s, immediately fell in love with the near-paradise, and has felt at home in it ever since. With her Costa Rican husband, Ricky, she has made a career out of teaching travelers about her adopted country. In addition to authoring the Moon Costa Rica and Moon Best of Costa Rica guidebooks, she operates Pura Vida! eh? Inc. and runs the Costa Rica Travel Blog, DIY Costa Rica, the Costa Rica Travel Podcast with Nikki Solano, and NikkiSolano.com. Three things she loves about Costa Rica are the feeling of connecting with nature, the rich biodiversity that translates to frequent wildlife sightings, and the widespread practice of sustainable tourism.