Cassandra Brooklyn

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Costa Rica. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from cliff-jumping into the three-level Montezuma Waterfalls, to spotting sea turtles nesting and birthing on the beaches near Parque Nacional Tortuguero, and watching craftspeople carve the intricate masks worn at the Fiesta de los Diablitos in Boruca. Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Costa Rica travel guide:Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week tripsUpdated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Costa Rica and connect experiences together with easeCreate your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passionsGet fresh takes on must-visit sights and expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and moreEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travelConnect with Costa Rican culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions Inspiring full-colour travel photography and mapsCovers: San José; Central Valley & the Highlands; Caribbean Coast; Northwestern Costa Rica; Arenal & the Northern Lowlands; Península de Nicoya; Central Pacific Coast; Southern Costa Rica & Península de OsaCreate a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Costa Rica.

Cuba is continuing to see a big upswing in American and Canadian tourism since relations between the nations were relaxed a couple years ago. As locals and thrifty travelers know, the cheapest, healthiest, most scenic—and often fastest—way to travel in Cuba is by bicycle. The rides vary in length, many combining to create multiday loops. Detailed directions describe rides leaving Havana to the west and east. Subsequent rides are clustered in the three best regions of Cuba for cycling: Pinar del Rio, Central Cuba, and the Oriente. Organized cleverly by regions outside Havana that are just made for cycling, this guide will include 36 rides that make the most of every mile. In addition to directions, maps, and a scenic itinerary for each ride, there will also be crucial information for the bicycling traveler, including where to get supplies and equipment, how to safely park your bike, safety tips, and more.