Getting around Costa Rica is a big concern for travelers especially for visitors who are here for a short period of time and on a budget. Without an efficient transportation system like the subway and with an ever developing infrastructure, traveling within the country can be a bit of a headache. It seems like it’s […]
What Are the Road Conditions in Costa Rica Like For Popular Destinations and Routes?
Renting a car is the best way to explore Costa Rica and get around. You have the flexibility, freedom and convenience of a car and you can go wherever you want! However, if you’re renting a car in Costa Rica, then you have to research beforehand how the road conditions in Costa Rica are because […]
The Ultimate Survival Guide to Traveling in Costa Rica
Welcome to the ultimate survival guide to traveling in Costa Rica! In this guide, we share with you detailed and up to date information about the biggest concerns travelers have about visiting Costa Rica. Worried about driving? We got you covered. Visiting for a short period of time? We’ll help you make the most of […]
Turrialba Volcano National Park – Information, Tips, Photos and Videos
Turrialba Volcano has been making headlines the past few years when it started erupting and spewing ash over San Jose and the Central Valley. Though volcanic activity has been noted since the 80’s, it has been gradually getting stronger every year since 2010 with 3 large eruptions in 2015, closing down the SJO airport and […]
Adobe Rent a Car: Renting a Car in Costa Rica Experience
Even though we have our own car, we’ve rented a car for some of our travels around Costa Rica, especially when friends and family visit since our car is not that big. You may have heard horror stories from previous travelers or on other websites about their experience renting a car in Costa Rica but […]
Guide to Visiting La Marta Wildlife Refuge in Turrialba
Did you know that Costa Rica has over 50 wildlife refuges? Add that to the list of 31 national parks, 8 biological reserves and 13 forest reserves and you can understand why Costa Rica is such a hot destination for eco-tourism and nature. Though most travelers opt for visiting the national parks, there are many […]
Monteverde Road Conditions: Driving To Santa Elena and Around Monteverde
Roads in Costa Rica are notorious for being in bad shape and many places require a 4×4 like Monteverde. As it’s one of the most popular destinations in the country, we get this question all the time. What are the roads like in Monteverde and it is really necessary to have a 4×4? In this […]
