Driving in Costa Rica - recommended, with some caveats

Driving in Costa Rica really isn't as bad you might think, especially after encountering New York City drivers. Andrew didn't enjoy it as much as I did though. And we had to cover lots of long distances, many hours spent behind the wheel.

The main problem is that the two-land roads have relatively heavy traffic - many of it being large, slow moving semi-trucks. The challenge is passing these trucks on these narrow roads, a constant game of chicken.

Many travelers eschew driving completely, opting for the time-sucking/more culturally immsersive public transportation or the quicker-but-less flexible network of tourist buses. In the end, it's a matter of personal preference, every situation has it's drawbacks and advantatages.

Driving in Costa Rica - recommended, with some caveats

Driving in Costa Rica really isn't as bad you might think, especially after encountering New York City drivers. Andrew didn't enjoy it as much as I did though. And we had to cover lots of long distances, many hours spent behind the wheel.

The main problem is that the two-land roads have relatively heavy traffic - many of it being large, slow moving semi-trucks. The challenge is passing these trucks on these narrow roads, a constant game of chicken.

Many travelers eschew driving completely, opting for the time-sucking/more culturally immsersive public transportation or the quicker-but-less flexible network of tourist buses. In the end, it's a matter of personal preference, every situation has it's drawbacks and advantatages.