Costa Rica Driving Update - Costa Rica Driving Tips

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

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[@SilverTurtle65]

Never had a issue with driving in CR. I have a Costa Rican driver’s license since 2007.

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

Having a CR driver's license make a big difference in my opinion. I think when you get stopped...and they see you have a CR Driver's license, then they happily wave you through because they know you are committed to being in Costa Rica if you have a CR driver's License. Tell me what you think?

[@SilverTurtle65]

@@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica Absolutely makes a big difference in how you get treated. I have a B1 and a C1 driver license so I usually show them the commercial license and I’m on my way. I owned and drove a red Taxi in Jaco for over 10 years so I know a lot of traffic cops. If you’re going to live in Costa Rica you should first learn Spanish and get a CR driver’s license.

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

@@SilverTurtle65 I agree....that definitely helps.

[@eduardodiaz5877]

Two times i driven from Miami FL to C,R, in 15, days, in 1992, and 1995, 19, days , in a Isuzu Rodeo 4/4, 1990,( it had 42,500+ miles ) from Miami FL to C,R, over 3,100+ miles , and that Isuzu rodeo is still running good in Guanacaste C,R, it now has over 800,900+ miles on it 👍, the Isuzu Rodeo a great suv ever made will last forever

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

That is interesting.... Did you have any problems going through all the different borders?

[@eduardodiaz5877]

@@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica well yes and no i went with a Tico that takes cars to C,R, lots of times driving to C,R, anywhere in South of the states even south Florida, he buys things like 70,watches for $275, he puts one on entering Mexico, we got stop by the highway police , and they told him you got something for me , he looks at his watch and only this $200, dollars watch, and he says ok thank you go, in Mexico 8, watches he gave out , in Guatemala 3, in NICARAGUA, 5, entering in the border 500ft, to Costa Rica, the rest he sold for ,$5,000, colones, that was in 1995, that was with him , the other two times was along, from Miami FL to C,R, more then 3,200+, miles but no ever again will do it, that was 27,yrs ago

[@ABGingerbeard]

Amazing news for expats getting ready to apply for residency! And even better for once you apply!!! So close!!!

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

YES...this is awesome news! Makes life so much better when you don't have to keep doing border runs! Thanks for taking the time to comment! I greatly appreciate you!

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

By the way...I would highly suggest you use Cristina for your residency. Let me know who you are using...and I can give you an honest feedback on if any of my subscribers had any issues with that person or company.

[@puravidadreams1591]

To be fair, there is plenty "good, bad, and UGLY" in navigating Costa Rica laws. But to your point, I think the current President had been helping bring about many changes to streamline and make things somewhat easier. More work to be done, but when we lived there in 2001 vs today, C.R. has vastly improved.

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

yes...I've seen a LOT of improvements in the short 10 years that I've been here. We just have to remember to focus on the good...and enjoy life...regardless of the Bad and the ugly.

[@TexasNewMoney]

Last year, wifey and I visited Costa Rica. Myself, being back home after 36 years in the US. I got stuck driving at night during a long downpour after visiting family near La Fortuna. Drove half the family crew back to their home in Miramar, Puntarenas, before my wife and I could make it back to Grecia and our AirBnb. Over 4 hours of driving in almost no visibility with rain and thick fog, almost no street signs and narrow roads with no shoulders, guardrails and a cliff on one side. It was very stressful and I don't recommend driving at night unless you have been there several weeks/months. Roads are nothing like the US and Canada and this is coming from a person that considers himself a wheelman.

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

Thanks for sharing that experience...You are correct...the roads here are NOTHING like any other place that I've been. I can be scary and downright DANGEROUS to drive at night.

[@eduardodiaz5877]

Great for me after 180 days Fly back at 11:45,pm night flight from Alajuela San Jose, airport to fort Lauderdale South Florida my sons brings me a luggish of things i need in the airport fly back next day in the morning at 11:30,am flight back to the airport Alajuela San Jose C,R by 1,pm by 3pm I'm in Tibas in San Jose, ( all in 24,hrs )❤do things in San Jose in a week drive my Geo Tracker back to Nandayure Carmona Guanacaste ❤😊, ALL WITH ❤ SPIRIT AIR ❤, only 2,1/2,hrs, flight, to Fort Lauderdale South Florida airport and 2,1/2, back to C,R,,❤

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

Good stuff....

[@eduardodiaz5877]

Hello PURA VIDA from Key West Florida the last end point of the United States of America 🇺🇸, GREAT i can't wait till I come back to Nandayure Carmona Guanacaste and drive all over Guanacaste ❤😊, thank you TWO 👍,

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

Sounds great!

[@seamusog100]

Excellent

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

Thank you so much 😀. Thanks for taking time to comment. Greatly appreciated!

[@marisolvasquez2683]

That’s great news but ALWAYS cautious

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

What are you cautious about? It is always good to be cautious, but this is good news.

[@marisolvasquez2683]

At this moment about everything. We’re planning to move within the next few years and trying to absorb everything we can… building a house, banking, gringo pricing 🤯

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

@@marisolvasquez2683 great...Keep watching. I don't mean to sound arrogant...but I know from experience....I think I am the ONLY channel giving you the FACTS without an ulterior motive. Too many channels out there....trying to SELL you Costa Rica in order to get you to buy more stuff from them. Be CAREFUL.

[@Canada_Michael]

This is definitely an extra point for costa rica, I'm still debating over Panama or Costa Rica. But for some strange reason in Panama, you can visit for 180 days. But Driver's license is only valid for 3 months.

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

Thanks for sharing that...I didn't know that about Panama. One thing I felt and didn't like about Panama was ....it felt like the people were NOT as friendly and I didn't like that they had so many MILITARY Presence around. And the only place in Panama that I like was from the City of David and back towards Costa Rica...from David on...Panama got Flat...and I like the mountains. Just my thoughts.

[@Canada_Michael]

Thanks for the information I did visit Costa Rica in December was very impressed by the nature and mountains just beautiful only issue is cost I'm looking for retirement so I need to consider cost 7:09 My next visit will be to Panama probably will check out David and Boquete

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

@@Canada_Michael Yes....you will find Cost of living to be cheaper in Panama. I will often drive over to Panama about every 3 months. Buy a truck load of groceries and head home. Cost of fuel, and groceries are a big savings.... But I enjoy the beauty of Costa Rica and in my opinion, Boquete is very similar to CR. Lots of expats in that area too.

[@williamjohnson2991]

What about people driving to costa rica? The vehicle is still 90 days?

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

I don't know abut the actual vehicle...but I bet if you download the PDF for Cristine and send an email...her team will get back to you and give you an answer. Thanks for taking the time to comment! I greatly appreciate you!

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

But...I must say, I highly advise against driving to CR...it is a real challenge. Some have done it....but it is NOT the best choice. You better have a lot of extra cash on hand and be prepared to pay a lot of bribes to make your trip easy. Just saying.

[@eduardodiaz5877]

Is 100%+ worst driving in N,Y, City,

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

I think you are right or at least driving in NY is as bad as in CR. I've driven in NY city and it was crazzzzy. Everyone was blowing their horn at me. LOL