Explore Costa Rica with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the country's trendiest places, and get tips on shopping and what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, and a summary of all the festivals and events that take place. Let Marco Polo show you all that Costa Rica has to offer… From the glorious tropical beaches of the Caribbean to the lush rainforests and active volcanoes, Marco Polo Costa Rica travel guide takes you to the heart of this beautiful Central American country. Discover vibrant villages, stunning scenery, exotic animal life and some adventures of a lifetime canyoning or ziplining through a rainforest canopy… This is Costa Rica! Your Marco Polo Costa Rica Pocket Guide includes: Insider Tips – we show you the hidden gems and little-known secrets that offer a real insight into this diverse country.  Best of – find the best things to do for free, the best ‘only in’ Costa Rica experiences, the best things to do if it rains and the best places to relax and spoil yourself. Sightseeing – all the top sights are organised by area so you can easily plan your trip.  Discovery Tours – specially tailored tours will get you to the heart of Costa Rica. Experience all of Costa Rica’s unique character with these personal tours.  Costa Rica in full-colour – Marco Polo Pocket Guide Costa Rica includes full-colour photos throughout the guide bringing the country to life offering you a real taste of what you can see and enjoy on your trip. Touring App – you can download any of the Discovery Tours to your smartphone, complete with the detailed route description and map exactly as featured in the guide, free of charge. The maps can be used offline too, so no roaming charges. The perfect navigational tool with distance indicators and landmarks highlighting the correct direction to travel in as well as GPS coordinates along the way. Enjoy stress-free sightseeing and never get lost again!   Road Atlas and pull-out map – we’ve included a detailed road atlas and a handy, pull-out map so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour.  Useful Spanish phrases – the essential words and phrases are included to help you get by.  Trust Marco Polo Costa Rica Pocket Guide to show you around this diverse country. The comprehensive coverage and unique insights will ensure you experience everything Costa Rica has to offer and more. The special tips, personal insights and unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip – just arrive and enjoy.