Road Signs In Costa Rica The road signs in Costa Rica should be pretty self-explanatory, as they look similar to US road signs, just in Spanish. You can browse some common Costa Rican road signshere. Road Conditions Costa Rica’s highways are paved and in good condition, however the count...
Costa Rica is unique in having more of its territory protected in national parks, biological reserves, and wildlife refuges than any other...
Many of the roads in Costa Rica are narrow and winding, and they can be quite dangerous. Buses in particular are notorious for passing on blind curves, and guardrails are few and far between. If you hear honking on a mountain road it may indicate that someone is coming at you, in your...
Rental cars are generally not recommended for first time visitors to Costa Rica, because Costa Rica driving conditions can be intimidating and directional road signs are often missing. Nevertheless, with a positive, resilient, and adventurous outlook, as well as a good road map/GPS, first time v...
Highway & Road Signs Large, reflective (or lighted) modern road signs are a relatively new development in Costa Rica. A couple of years ago the highway department made a big push to add big, clear new signage. After most were stolen and sold as scrap metal they switched to a new non...
Expect to pay from about US$40 per day for a regular vehicle, and up to US$80 for an intermediate 4WD (both including full insurance), which might be helpful atArenalandMonteverdearea. It’s well worth hiring a Sat Nav, as road signs in Costa Rica are few and far between. ...
If you choose to rent, be aware that driving conditions in Costa Rica are challenging. There are potholes, very few road signs, and drivers passing on blind curves - sometimes all at once. If you are still not daunted and your philosophy is, "I can't be lost, I'm here," keep ...
Riptides, rip currents, and undertows plague Costa Rica’s coasts and should always be a concern no matter which beach you visit. This being said, the currents at some Costa Rican beaches are stronger than others. Several beaches are marked with signs that indicate if dangerous water ...
2. Road safety Even if you are an experienced driver, driving on unfamiliar and ill conditioned roads in Costa Rica can be a challenge. Rural roads are especially hard to navigate during the rainy season, so this is a risk if you are renting a car. Have caution when driving at night as...
By the way, there were no road signs and signposts in Costa Rica before 2012 either. Everyone is happy. They do not need special logic. They have everything superficial and simplified to the extreme. Additional components of well-being and bliss ...