Tips for Driving in Costa Rica So You Have a Safe Trip

If you’re planning to drive in Costa Rica trip, it’s important to learn about the driving culture here. As soon as you get behind the wheel, you’ll see that some of the driving habits and the mentality of the Costa Rican drivers are very different than the ones you are used to back home. In this guide I will go straight to the point to tell you exactly what it’s like to drive in Costa Rica and give you my local tips for driving in Costa Rica.

Personally, I believe that the best way to get around Costa Rica is by renting a car as you can explore more on your own time and have more freedom. Also, very quickly before we get started, make sure to read our renting a car in Costa Rica guide and get our Costa Rica car rental discount!

Below you will read our tips for driving in Costa Rica such as Costa Rican road signs, Costa Rican roads, city and rural driving and much more for a safe trip. Click the section to skip to it. This post has been updated December 20, 2019.

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