This Costa Rica driving guide covers the necessary information you need if you plan to rent a car and drive in Costa Rica, plus, we offer tips and observations from our personal Costa Rica road trip.

A Costa Rica Expat shares the unexpected lessons learned from navigating Costa Rica’s rugged dirt roads—where banana trees mark potholes and patience replaces complaints.

More notable highlights include the pristine, palm-studded Playa Avellana, Rincón de la Vieja National Park and Costa Rica's ...

What It’s Like Driving in Costa Rica Honestly, if you’re a somewhat confident and experienced driver, it’s pretty straightforward.

Drive like a local in Costa Rica: Bring a machete, compressor, tire plugs, and small bills for roadside vendors and parking attendants.