What is it like to drive in Costa Rica? Exciting, nerve-wracking, scary, maybe dangerous, but never boring. At times you will feel like you are on a roller coaster; at times you will feel like you are in a video game. Driving here can be intimidating for a visitor. But it gives you the freedom that you won’t have when riding a bus.
There is a strange-colored haze resting over Costa Rica’s Central Valley that didn’t use to be there. It is smog. How can that be in a country that doesn’t burn fossil fuels for energy? It’s from all the cars, trucks and busses. What’s the answer? Electric cars in Costa Rica.
Cars, golf carts, buses, taxis, horses, or your own two feet… with so many options, which way is the best way to get around Playa del Coco, Playa Hermosa, or beyond?! To be honest, it’s all about personal preference! But the only way to make the right decision is to know what all your options are or what they entail. Let’s get started!
We discussed shipping a car to Costa Rica in a previous blog post. Have you decided it would be better to leave your Jaguar in the United and States and buy a vehicle better suited to the conditions in Costa Rica? You need to find something to get you around the country you now call home.
Playa del Coco has such a “Pura Vida” pace of life, that golf carts are a perfect mode of transportation. Golf carts have really grown in popularity over the last few years. They are easy to drive, better for the environment, less expensive, and fit just about anywhere!
The demand for reliable transportation is on the rise as the beautiful region of Guanacaste, Costa Rica experiences continued growth. In this blog, we'll take you on a journey through the various car dealerships in or near Liberia, highlighting some of the top brands and models available in this vibrant part of Costa Rica.
Well, I have to be 100% honest with you. The experience of looking for a car was a pretty good experience. However getting the lease approved was another story which I will get to, and buying the used one was a real treat!
I have to say, I do not know what took me so long to go visit one of the most spectacular national parks in the area. You know, I have lived here for almost 10 years now, my 10th anniversary is coming up in November but that’s another topic. I have seen and maybe you as well, some fantastic photos of the crystal clear almost light blue fluorescent waters of the Rio Celeste or “Heavenly River” it is a site to see firsthand to really get the full experience.
Uber in Costa Rica was born in August of 2015. Is it a good thing, a bad thing, or somewhere in between? It all depends on who you ask. Passengers love it and say it is much better and cheaper than taxis. One user reports, “Uber is the absolute cheapest way to get around (besides buses). We use Uber at least once every few weeks to go out to dinner if we want to have some drinks. It is cheap, reliable, and we have never had a bad experience.” Another Uber client provided this example. He took an Uber downtown in San Jose recently and it cost $5.
