This is Costa Rica advice the way a friend would give it to you: fiercely opinionated, funny, and brimming not only with advice about what to see and do, but also what's not worth your time. Fully updated post-lockdown.

Whether you plan to hike through rainforests (and cloud forests), windsurf on Lake Arenal, bathe in geothermal pools or head to sun-soaked beaches where sea turtles nest, our expert has your back. A seasoned journalist, Nicholas Gill offers how to smartly explore this exhilarating country.

Frommer's Costa Rica contains:

• Dozens of stunning, full-color photos throughout
• Helpful maps, including a fully-detachable fold-out map
• Strategic itineraries, including for families and short stays, so you can make the most of your time
• Authentic experiences to help you appreciate Costa Rican culture, food, nature sights and customs like a local
• Candid reviews of the best restaurants, attractions, tours, shops, and experiences--and advice on the ones not worth your time and money
• Accurate, up-to-date info on transportation, useful websites, costs, telephone numbers, and more
• Budget-planning help with the lowdown on prices and ways to save money, whether you're traveling on a shoestring or in the lap of luxury

About Frommer's: There's a reason that Frommer's has been the most trusted name in travel for more than sixty years. Arthur Frommer created the best-selling guide series in 1957 to help American servicemen fulfill their dreams of travel in Europe, and since then, we have published thousands of titles became a household name helping millions upon millions of people realize their own dreams of seeing our planet. Travel is easy with Frommer's.