8 Great Hotels Off the Beaten Path in Costa Rica

Some of Costa Rica’s loveliest hotel gems are a little out of the way.   We love a great, non- resort kind of hotel vacation in Costa Rica and these featured boutique properties are a delight to the Costa Rica experience. Renting a car for your Costa Rica vacation makes perfect sense if you want […]

Hiking Costa Rica’s Rainforests

Rent a car and explore Costa Rica’s biodiversity on foot Costa Rica is a hiker’s paradise with 27 national parks, many with unique ecosystems not found elsewhere. They make up some 25% of Costa Rica, so driving from one to another is a great way to see more than a little of the country’s natural […]

Visit Costa Rica’s Volcanoes

Rent a car and visit the volcanoes for a great Costa Rican road trip   Part of the Pacific Rim’s Ring of Fire, Costa Rica has three volcanic ranges: the Guanacaste, Central, and Talamanca. While it’s not possible to see every single one of the 200+ volcanic formations, a tour around the country will take […]

7 Days on the Road in Costa Rica

There’s no better way to see Costa Rica than a 7-day road trip There’s nothing like a road trip to get to know Costa Rica; it’s a freeing experience because you can stop where you want, for as long as you want. Best of all, you’re more likely to get a better understanding of Costa […]

Safety Tips for Driving in Costa Rica

Driving yourself around while visiting Costa Rica means more flexibility than public or private transportation can offer. Freedom and flexibility make your Costa Rica vacation more adventurous and memorable when you are driving yourself. A rental car in Costa Rica makes spur-of-the-moment itinerary changes possible. You’re on your timetable, free to stop at an intriguing […]

The Ins and Outs of Rental Cars in Costa Rica

Travel Costa Rica in a rental car; you’ll get so much more out of your vacation than you would otherwise. Renting a car in Costa Rica can make your vacation more complete; you’ll get off-grid, see and experience things you might miss if stuck on a bus or plane, and generally have more freedom to […]