--- product_id: 50299095 title: "Lonely Planet Costa Rica (Travel Guide)" price: "R1288" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/50299095-lonely-planet-costa-rica-travel-guide store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 50+ full-color maps Up-to-date insider tips & itineraries Comprehensive wildlife & culture guide Lonely Planet Costa Rica (Travel Guide) **Price:** R1288 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌎 Your ultimate passport to Costa Rica’s soul—explore deeper, travel smarter! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Lonely Planet Costa Rica (Travel Guide) - **How much does it cost?** R1288 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/50299095-lonely-planet-costa-rica-travel-guide) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Unlock Hidden Gems:** Insider tips reveal secret spots and authentic experiences beyond the tourist trail - • **Tailored Itineraries:** Customizable travel plans to fit your pace, interests, and budget—never miss a must-see - • **Navigate Like a Local:** 50+ vibrant maps to master every region from San Jose to the Caribbean Coast - • **Trusted & Time-Tested:** Lonely Planet’s #1 best-selling guide with 4.6-star reviews ensures you travel smart and inspired - • **Wildlife & Culture Immersion:** Detailed guides to Costa Rica’s iconic wildlife, cuisine, and customs for a richer journey ## Overview Lonely Planet Costa Rica is the definitive travel guide featuring over 50 full-color maps, expert-curated itineraries, and insider tips to help you explore both iconic sights and hidden treasures. With detailed wildlife and cultural insights, this best-selling guidebook empowers millennial professionals to craft personalized, authentic adventures while avoiding crowds and maximizing every moment. ## Description #1 best-selling guide to Costa Rica * Lonely Planet Costa Rica is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Snorkel the teeming reefs off Manzanillo, explore some of the globe's best wildlife-watching destinations, or dig into Costa Rican culture and cuisine in San Jose ; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Costa Rica and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Costa Rica : Full-color maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - cuisine, customs, history, landscapes & ecology, wildlife, surfing, cloud forests, politics Over 50 color maps Covers San Jose, Central Valley, Highlands, Northwestern Costa Rica, Peninsula de Nicoya, Central Pacific Coast, Southern Costa Rica, Peninsula de Osa, Golfo Duce, Carribean Coast, Northern Lowlands and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Costa Rica , our most comprehensive guide to Costa Rica, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled. Looking for a guide focused on Costa Rica's highlights? Check out Lonely Planet Discover Costa Rica, a photo-rich guide to the country's most popular attractions Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet Central America on a Shoestring guide for a comprehensive look at all the region has to offer. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveler community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travelers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. *Best-selling guide to Costa Rica. Source: Nielsen BookScan. Australia, UK and USA Review: Great guide book - Really quick delivery, good travel guide Review: Detailed and useful guide - This is a really detailed book and of the excellent standard I've come to expect from Lonely Planet. If you're only in Costa Rica for 2 weeks you wouldn't scratch the surface of this book so there is plenty in here for longer or repeat visits. ## Features - Lonely Planet Costa Rica: Best planning advice. Includes wildlife guide (Travel Guide) - Product type: ABIS_BOOK - Brand: Lonely Planet ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 1,096,245 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 768 in Ecotourism | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 258 Reviews | ## Images ![Lonely Planet Costa Rica (Travel Guide) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61mYwpWbKUL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great guide book *by L***A on 26 January 2026* Really quick delivery, good travel guide ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Detailed and useful guide *by C***S on 29 December 2016* This is a really detailed book and of the excellent standard I've come to expect from Lonely Planet. If you're only in Costa Rica for 2 weeks you wouldn't scratch the surface of this book so there is plenty in here for longer or repeat visits. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great guide *by L***N on 25 September 2018* Used this a lot on our trip to Costa Rica both before for planning and while there. Lots of useful info on different areas and the history but even though published in Oct 2016?(and our trip Sept 2018)was already quite out of date with some details so use internet alongside this ## Frequently Bought Together - Lonely Planet Costa Rica (Travel Guide) - Costa Rica (National Geographic Adventure Map) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/50299095-lonely-planet-costa-rica-travel-guide](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/50299095-lonely-planet-costa-rica-travel-guide) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-09-24*