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.

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.

Looking for a fun destination where the weather is warm, the views are fantastic, the food is delicious, and the activities ...

Discover the best car to rent in Costa Rica for city drives, coastlines, and off-road adventures. Choose wisely for comfort, ...

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

I suggest keeping a machete somewhere in your vehicle. Even if you aren’t the tree-chopping type, you can lend yours to the young man that’s bound to pull up on his moto. Tire Repair Kit and ...

In many ways, Costa Rica is like the US in the 1950s and 60s, as this is the first generation of widespread use and availability of cars. With so many additional drivers on the road, and improved ...

Driving in Costa Rica My husband did all the driving – it would have cost an extra $10 per day to add me as a driver – so these observations are from the passenger’s point of view (which is ...