Once you’ve landed in Costa Rica, there are a couple of ways that you can get around the country. If you wish to travel to Puerto Limon, or other distant locations, you can take a small airplane. At the opposite end of the spectrum, you could take a bus across the country, but that will be crowded and take a decent amount of time. For many, renting a car is the best way to explore the inland of Costa Rica.
There are a couple of things to keep in mind when driving on Costa Rican roads. Some roads are good, particularly in the city, others are bad, and still others are very bad. Highways are not illuminated, so it is best to start your travel early, so as not to have to drive them after dark.
In the major cities there are lots of cars, and people drive as they please, following at least half of the traffic laws. Drive defensively, and be aware of the cars around you. When parking the car overnight, it is best to use a private parking lot, and never leave your valuables in the vehicle.
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