Moon Costa Rica (Fourth Edition)

“Far from narrow minded, each Moon travel guide gives itinerary options for a variety of travelers’ budgets–from frugal to lavish. They make books catering to those who love the outdoors, those who have limited time, those staying exclusively in cities and those who’ve fully committed to living abroad. In all, they have hundreds of titles, ranging Bermuda to Budapest, that’ll teach you to embrace a new culture.”–Gear Patrol, “The Best Travel Guidebooks for Every Journey”“Moon guides are perfect for the relaxed road tripper or outdoor explorer.”–No Small Plan“Moon handbooks are always a pleasure to read. The writing is crisp, the research impressive, and the recommendations practical and down to earth.”–Chicago Tribune“Moon handbooks are known for cannily combining logistical information with cultural background of a country or state.”–Los Angeles Times“Moon handbooks have become known as well-written and exceptionally informative guides.”–The New York Times“The books are more easily readable than other guides. The main attractions are also marked with a special icon and sidebars and boxes highlight special information, making the Moon handbooks one of the most user-friendly guides in terms of visual appeal and organization…the quality is uniformly excellent.”–Transitions Abroad

Nikki Solano boarded a plane to Costa Rica 11 years ago and immediately fell in love with the warm weather, beaches, waterfalls, and friendly people. To her, Costa Rica is as close as it gets to paradise. One of her favorite things about living there is the pura vida lifestyle, which encourages her to notice the little things: the sweet trill of a marimba instrument, the comradery that comes from “futbol fever,” and the savory crunch of chicharrones. Most of all, she loves how much Costa Ricans love Costa Rica and how proud they are of their beautiful country.

With 11 years of exploring Costa Rica, Nikki has made a career out of guiding travelers to her adopted home. She has developed (and currently operates) six independent initiatives that focus on Costa Rica travel: Pura Vida! Eh? Inc., the Costa Rica Travel Blog, DIY Costa Rica, the Costa Rica Trip Planning 101 E-Course, Costa Rica Promotions, and the Reach Out Costa Rica Travel Philanthropy Project.