Estimated Reading Time: 3 Minutes We have speed bumps in Costa Rica, lots of them. And often won’t even see them until you hit them at full speed. In Spanish, they call them “muertos”. The translation of un muerto is a dead person, but it is also a speed bump. I know, it’s a strange… […]

Note: The sidewalk widening on the Río Tárcoles bridge (see details) that has been snarling Pacific Coast beach traffic since December is scheduled for completion in March 2020. reroute to hell | beach traffic | free GPS | coverage Instant information on traffic conditions is especially helpful when traveling in Costa Rica because there aren’t that […]

The answer to the question “is 4WD necessary in Costa Rica?” is nearly always no.  Since renting an SUV can be twice as expensive as choosing a standard car it’s worth considering whether the extra capability is needed.  Paved access to the most popular destinations means the majority of travelers never need to drive a […]