Costa Rica eBooks and City Guides
Local knowledge to take with you
Spend less time piecing your plans together and more time looking forward to your trip, with our destination guides to the places we explore and love in Costa Rica.
Our paid eBooks bring together personal recommendations, places to stay and eat, activities, transportation tips and suggested itineraries in digital PDF guides.
Find the guide for your trip
Choose your destination, see what is inside and follow the purchase link to view the current price on E-junkie.
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Guanacaste coast
Playas del Coco
Beach days, local restaurants and day trips around Coco, with practical advice for making this beach town your base.
Digital guide · PDF
What is inside
- Learn about the fishing village turned expat friendly beach town of Playas del Coco including weather, geography and lifestyle
- Find out how you can save money with our budget tips
- Experience the best of Coco and Guanacaste with these must do activities
- Our recommendations of the best places to sleep in Coco for every budget
- Coco’s restaurant recommendations
- Check out these popular spots for the best night life
- How to get to Playas del Coco and how to get around the beach town
- Crucial things to know about Playas del Coco before you go
- Suggested 3, 4 and 5 day itineraries for Coco
- Tour operators, discounts and important resources
Cloud forest country
Monteverde
Choose your cloud forest visits, find wildlife experiences and plan your time in the mountains around Monteverde.
Digital guide · PDF
What is inside
- Learn about the brief history of Monteverde and the cloud forests
- Find out the differences between the three cloud forest reserves
- Monteverde is famous for adventure. Find out what are the best activities to do, including the best extreme ziplines
- Recommendations of our favorite restaurants and hotels
- How to see resplendent quetzals
- Getting to and around Monteverde
- Arenal Vs Monteverde (or how to visit both)
- 1, 2, and 3 day itineraries
- Mytanfeet discounts and deals
Arenal and the northern lowlands
La Fortuna
Make room for adventure, good food and time to relax as you plan your stay around La Fortuna and Arenal.
Digital guide · PDF
What is inside
- Read about La Fortuna’s history and how it became to be so popular
- Get our estimated budget breakdown to see how much you’ll spend
- La Fortuna is the adventure capital of Costa Rica, find out the best outdoor adventures
- Best resorts for honeymooners, hostels for budget travelers and other hotels
- Yummy restaurant recommendations
- Places to go for nightlife
- How to get around La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano and the surrounding area
- What to know about La Fortuna before you go
- 2, 3 and 4 day itineraries to get the most out of this area
- Tour operators, discounts and important resources
Central Pacific coast
Jaco
Get to know this lively beach town, from outdoor adventures and places to eat to nightlife and nearby outings.
Digital guide · PDF
What is inside
- Learn the brief history about Jaco as well as its geography, weather, beach and town
- Money saving tips and suggested amounts of how much you’ll spend depending on travel style
- The best outdoor adventure and activities in Jaco
- Suggestions of accommodation for every budget and traveler including our preferred hotels
- Our favorite restaurants in Jaco for both local and international cuisine
- Jaco is a party town, find out where the hot spots are to have a night (or two) to remember
- Tips for getting to Jaco by public transportation or hired transportation and how to get around the town
- Important aspects of Jaco that travelers must know before they visit
- Suggested 3, 4 and 5 day itineraries for Jaco
- Tour operators, discounts and important resources for travelers to Jaco
Guanacaste coast
Tamarindo
Find your way around Tamarindo with ideas for activities, restaurants and stays in this popular surfing town.
Digital guide · PDF
What is inside
- Learn about the history of Tamarindo and how it got to be so popular
- Find out if Tamarindo is the right surfing beach for you
- Money saving tips
- Best activities to do in and around Tamarindo
- With a huge variety of food and plenty of lodging options, find out the best places to eat and sleep
- Tamarindo is known for their nightlife, find out the best spots to party
- Getting in and around Tamarindo
- 3, 4 and 5 day itineraries
- Important facts about Tamarindo for tourists
- Surf shops, discounts and resources
Southern Caribbean coast
Puerto Viejo
Explore the neighborhoods and beaches around Puerto Viejo and choose where to stay, eat and spend your days.
Digital guide · PDF
What is inside
- Learn about Puerto Viejo, the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica including geography and weather
- Find out how much you’ll spend in Puerto Viejo
- Figure out where to stay in Puerto Viejo with our breakdown of all the neighborhoods and beaches
- Decide what to do with our recommended activities
- Hotel recommendations
- Restaurant recommendations for local and international cuisine
- Best places to party
- How to get to Puerto Viejo and how to get around
- Important things to know about Puerto Viejo before you go
- Sample 3, 4, and 5 day itineraries
- Suggested tour operators, resources and Mytanfeet discounts
More time for the places that matter
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Make the days your own
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Before you choose your guide
Are these printed books?
No, these are paid digital products in PDF format, rather than printed books shipped to your home.
Which destination guide should I choose?
Choose the guide for the place where you plan to spend time, then read its contents above to see the topics covered before buying.
Where can I see the price and buy?
Select “View price and buy” on your chosen guide to open its existing E-junkie purchase page, where you can review the current price before completing a purchase.
Are these the same as the free eBook?
These are our paid destination guides, while our free introductory Costa Rica eBook is a separate planning resource.
Can I ask a question before buying?
Yes, contact our team if you need help choosing a guide or have a question about your eBook purchase.