driving in costa rica

Costa Rica, a country known for its lush landscapes, tropical beaches, and vibrant culture, offers one more thing for visitors and residents alike: a driving experience that can test anyone’s…

New Rules, Less Frustration For many foreigners living in Costa Rica, getting a driver’s license has been nothing short of a bureaucratic nightmare. The wait to receive a DIMEX (residency…

Here’s an honest look at the most frustrating aspects of expat life in this Central American haven, distilled from the experiences of those who’ve made the leap.

While most main roads in Costa Rica are well-maintained, travelers can expect the unexpected.

The Ministry of Public Works and Transit (MOPT) has already booked up all the available driving tests for this year. Unless someone cancels, there are 41,000 people who will stay…

Thousands of motorcyclists took to the streets for Halloween and overtook them to the point of causing a chaos the traffic police were not prepared to handle. What started as…

The vehicle restriction, while still in place, is lightening up.  Authorities stress that this does not mean the pandemic is over. It is a reaction to the epidemiological conditions improving…

Although the Prosecutor’s Office appeals to request to suspend the sanitary vehicle restriction, for now, it continues. Drivers are urged to respect all traffic laws, including restrictions, in order to…