Basic rules of the road for safe driving in Costa Rica It’s always a learning curve driving in a different country and Costa Rica is no different. For one thing, the road signs are different, as are the road markings and general road conditions. What’s notably different when driving abroad is the driving culture—drivers’ attitudes and norms […]
Great Places to Visit on the Southern Nicoya Peninsula- Remember, you’ll need an SUV! A place out of time, the Southern Nicoya Peninsula is a remote place of spectacular and rugged beauty. The habitat, climate, and lifestyle have contributed to making it one of the most famous of Earth’s Blue Zones—places where longevity and contentment […]
5 Reasons the green season is the best time to visit and why you may need to rent a 4×4 SUV Renting an SUV for your Costa Rica vacation during green season might just up the ante on adventure! You could be forgiven for thinking the rainy season (May – November), what passes for a […]
Start planning now for the winter holidays in Costa Rica. It may be only August, but it’s not too early to begin planning your Christmas, Hanukkah, or New Year’s trip to Costa Rica. The winter holiday season, combined with the start of Costa Rica’s Summer high season, is a busy time all over the country. […]
Get out of the car and into the treetops! These are best canopy tours in Costa Rica. Get your Costa Rica vacation off the ground—literally—with a canopy tour. One of the best things about renting a car for your Costa Rica vacation is that you can do whatever you want and you can experience a […]
Five fab reasons to go for a vacation rental in Costa Rica, rather than a hotel or resort. There are a number of great reasons to opt for a Costa Rica vacation rental rather than a hotel, and with so many options these days, who not do it? When you rent a car for your […]
School’s Out! Time for a Costa Rica Family Vacation. Costa Rica can make for one of the best family vacations you’ll ever experience for those with kids and teens. Not only is Costa Rica full of fun and adventure, it’s also full of discovery, nature, and an abundance of teachable moments for your school-age […]
How to Pack for Your Costa Rica Rainforest Experience Traveling Costa Rica by car can make your life much easier when it comes to packing, but you still won’t want to be burdened with too much luggage. Knowing how to pack for your Costa Rica vacation will help you maximize the space in your suitcase…and […]
The green season is here, and the water is running high in Costa Rica Renting a car in Costa Rica for your vacation can make all the difference in realizing the adventure of a lifetime. River rafting Costa Rica is a unique opportunity to enjoy the country’s rivers from the water instead of the […]
Costa Rica’s Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is a great place to add to your birding checklist! You’ve got your bird checklist in hand, and your Costa Rica rental car (we recommend an SUV) is gassed up—you’re on your way to Monteverde, the best place for bird watching in Costa Rica! When you pack for this […]
