Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime
in this latest edition of our guide to Costa Rica. Discover Costa Rica's most popular
experiences and best kept secrets from catching a glimpse of shy sloths and white-faced monkeys
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Britt Coffee Tours to Parque Nacional Marino Las Baulas and Sibu Wildlife Sanctuary Essential
information toolkit containing tips on arriving transport local etiquette using money
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with Costa Rican culture through stories that delve deep into local life history and
traditions Covers: San José Central Valley & the Highlands Caribbean Coast Northwestern
Costa Rica Arenal & the Northern Lowlands Península de Nicoya Central Pacific Coast
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