Guidebooks and websites provide a lot of information helpful in planning a trip to Costa Rica. But they can't totally prepare you for what you encounter. Here are some tips. TRANSPORTATION The mode of ...

Renting a car and driving in Costa Rica is one of the best ways to see the different regions of the country. From the beaches in Guanacaste to the Monteverde cloud forest, Manuel Antonio National Park ...

Giant potholes, washed-out roads, drivers passing around blind corners… the list of driving hazards in Costa Rica seems endless. This article is a primer or introduction to safe and competent driving ...

I went to Costa Rica for the first time, and it was gorgeous, but the trip was riddled with mishaps. Next time, I'll be better prepared for possible bathroom creatures and power outages. I've also ...

Weather events are among the many hazards drivers face in Costa Rica. Below is a list of vehicle safety tips compiled from a 2006 Tico Times story. Costa Ricans drive on the right side of the road ...

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica – Five minutes after leaving the rental car center in San Jose, my husband turned to me and said, “Maybe we should have gotten the extra insurance.” Maybe indeed. We would spend ...

If Costa Rica is on your must-do list, Rough Guides has put together some handy tips for traveling to the country. "(A) steady increase in access to the Central American nation has helped persuade ...

This week we collectively hacked Costa Rica, not just one city but the whole beautiful democratic Central American nation. We learned about when to go, where to go, why to get a guide, and what to do ...

Are you wondering if Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica, is a safe place to visit? You’ve come to the right place! We are a couple from the USA and Germany who have lived in Costa Rica since 2016. We’ve visited ...