Transportation

In this series of posts, we answer common travel questions. Today, we’ll talk about highway tolls in Costa Rica. In Spanish, a toll is called a peaje. We’ll explain how …

If you are early in your trip planning and starting to wonder how to get around, this article is for you. Here, we’ll explain the different transportation options in Costa …

Last Updated: August 22, 2024 Taking a ferry to cross Costa Rica’s wide Gulf of Nicoya is a fun way to break up a long drive. In this article, we’ll …

One of the most important things to know about visiting Tortuguero is that you’ll need to take a boat or small plane to get there. This village on Costa Rica’s …

Last Updated: January 28, 2025 If you have read our post, Driving in Costa Rica: What to Know Before You Go, you have probably picked up some tips for your …

Traveling to Costa Rica with young kids takes a little extra planning. You have to think about what to pack, how best to get around, and other important logistics. One …

Last Updated: February 12, 2025 If you’ve looked into renting a car for your trip to Costa Rica, you may be uneasy about the details. Maybe you’re unsure about the …

Last Updated: June 12, 2024 Transportation is one of the most stressful parts of a planning a trip to Costa Rica. There is so much conflicting information about road conditions, …

Last Updated: October 17, 2022 There are several reasons why you may be planning to cross the border between Costa Rica and Panama. Many people do this just to explore …

Last Updated: April 25, 2025 If you’ve read our article on Driving in Costa Rica, then you’ve already learned the basics of what to expect when out on the road. …

Updated: February 2, 2020 Monteverde is one of Costa Rica’s most unique destinations. This humble mountain town, best known for its cloud forests, is far removed from any other tourist …

Last Updated: March 14, 2025 With Costa Rica’s zigzagging roads and spread out destinations, getting from point A to point B can be either half the fun or the most …

If you plan on traveling to Costa Rica’s neighboring countries by foot, bus, or car, you’ll want to know about its border crossings. Costa Rica has several borders or fronteras …

Last Updated: February 9, 2023 Driving in Costa Rica can be intimidating for a first- or even second- or third-time visitor. When we traveled to Costa Rica as tourists, we …

Last Updated: March 22, 2024 In our post Tortuguero Off the Resort, we share some amazing things to do in Tortuguero and also suggest where to stay and eat. But …