I agree with everything Mark says here. I am especially glad he mentioned that it's possible to hire a driver. Depending upon your budget, prices for drivers are reasonable in Costa Rica. I hired a driver for 3 days and was so happy I didn't have to drive. I had a wonderful time.
@manrinnandap5020 Жыл бұрын
where can I hire aa driver ?
@BillGreenAZ Жыл бұрын
@@manrinnandap5020 do a search for "costa rica driver for hire".
@mariahdavies42325 жыл бұрын
Addresses, or lack thereof, is just part of the tico charm. Love Costa
@jaclynb_985 жыл бұрын
Drivers in Costa Rica are kitty cats compared to drivers in the Dominican! That being said, we rented a car for our entire time in Costa Rica (drove from Monteverde all the way down to the South) and never had any issues. Just take it slowly and be cautious. Remember, you are a visitor in their country and are not expected, nor should you try, to drive like the locals. As mentioned in the video, there are very little street signs within and outside the towns, with many of the roads having the same names so a GPS and your hotel's phone number is a good idea to have with you at all times. Just in case you get lost. But driving on your own is possible.
@mirka5 жыл бұрын
I've been to Costa Rica 3 times, each time in different area and every time we rented a car my husband was driving. What we learned: NEVER EVER drive after the dusk. All type of living creatures use the roads freely in the dark: ppl riding horses, cattle, once we passed a group of ppl seating on the side of the road observing world passing by, they didn't even move !
@tonyguillen32245 жыл бұрын
Yeah it's a circus here😂
@bobbyatman273 Жыл бұрын
I was almost driven off of a cliff due to a semi appearing from around a corner flying downgrade in my lane! Beware of drunks, POTHOLES especially at night, keep your eyes on the road 100% of times, beware of going up - stepping on gas only to find out right at the top there's a steep downgrade with a SHARP TURN 30ft in front of you, always lock your stuff, all luggage belongs in the trunk, never leave ANYTHING visible - your cheap flip flops will walk away without attendance, leave ALL YOUR JEWELRY HOME - who are you trying to impress? A Tico on Nico? Dress in gray, forget all of this fancy stuff, I wouldn't recommend wearing anything with us flags and such. On public busses, keep your luggage on the floor and not in the above head compartments, if you see a show - chances are someone's hand in in your bag, ....all of this are my personal experiences, after 3 years in CR
@maecito5 жыл бұрын
You are the nicest, most pura vida youtuber ever, I'm costarican, but i find you searching Iceland videos, now i always watch your new vids.
@RodHerzstrom5 жыл бұрын
You look like peruvian pe!
@dububud5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vid. Just got back from CR. We rented a car. It was a good decision because we were able to travel on our own schedule, but there were more than a few crazy drivers. Motorcycles, busses, and tractor trailers seemed to be the worst. The trick is to not let them influence your own driving. Also, watch out for pedestrians and cyclists because they won't be watching out for you. Like other commenters, I would also suggest a GPS. Ours worked great. "Turn left on unpaved road" was good enough to get where we needed to go. I'd also like to point out that CR requires insurance for the car rental. They will try to upsell you for more coverage, but you probably won't need it.
@jasonfingers61015 жыл бұрын
what car rental place you use?
@barco581 Жыл бұрын
We rented an SUV there last week. The one driving tip I would add is become familiar with how to manually select gears with your rental's cars automatic transmission. Going up mountains very slowly behind trucks often causes automatics to constantly upshift which totally bogs the engine. Select 1st or 2nd gear and hold it for slow and steady up the mountains. This is much better than constant auto upshifts followed by pressing the accelerator hard to trigger downshifts-and doing that over and over. Similar principle on the way down. Many large trucks will downshift and run their jake brakes down mountains. Manually select a lower gear to help hold your car and you will not have to constantly be tapping the brakes to keep safe space.
@DoolallyProductions5 жыл бұрын
Pay the extra for GPS in the rental car. It costs about $6/day and is well worth it, also helps to not be a drain on your phone. That helped immensely. Driving there was so fun, scared the shit out of my wife, but I loved the craziness of it.
@LuchoCastle_115 жыл бұрын
I recommend to use the Waze app in CR, works better than Google Maps. And if you don't want to dry your phone you can always charge the phone in the car. And I totally agree with you, driving in Costa Rica is not for everyone, if foreigners want to drive here that's because they want to take on a real challenge.
@connieeash79355 жыл бұрын
Yes. We rented the GPS and it worked better than our GPS at home in the US. Very accurate and we never got lost. Also rented a phone from the car rental, since we didn't want to pay extra for international service on ours. I really didn't notice that the drivers were crazy. It was nice driving around seeing the country.
@agirlisnoone59535 жыл бұрын
I love how positive you are! Crazy drivers could be a very negative topic. What a sweetheart you are. Love your energy!
@seacoast49505 жыл бұрын
The crazy driving you mentioned in Costa Rica sounds like the wild and crazy driving in Slovakia!!!!!
@itsnotme075 жыл бұрын
Great stuff Mark! One of the many reasons I subscribe!! Gotta make a Costa Rica trip soon.
@berto2403 жыл бұрын
I’m here in Costa Rica now ! The driving here is not bad at all!!! Rent a car and go enjoy yourself , but thinking about it I learned to drive in MANHATTAN 😂😂.. if you can drive there you casa n drive anywhere
@jacquelinevillarreal6575 жыл бұрын
It seems like you lived in CR, it’s amazing, great info
@jonesbonesjr4 жыл бұрын
Thank you ! This video helped so much.
@acampbell24995 жыл бұрын
Driving in Panama is mostly the same as in Costa Rica, just that here there are more sidewalks, and less potholes, but not by much.
@mariahdavies42325 жыл бұрын
panama city is way worse haha
@romyenglish5 жыл бұрын
Driving in Costa Rica is a breeze. Go drive in Richmond BC. It's an advenrure
@jakearamont85285 жыл бұрын
I'm from Costa Rica and I'm highly agree with this man. Hahahaha
@coolalvin25 жыл бұрын
Going there in 3 weeks..pumped!!!!!
@LuchoCastle_115 жыл бұрын
Have a nice trip
@Allishajack5 жыл бұрын
How did it go? DId you drive?
@theacmilanfan1235 жыл бұрын
Where did you go? How was the driving? Is a 90s 4x4 reliable?
@marsgal425 жыл бұрын
I've been to Costa Rica many times (nice place!) but have never had the courage to drive there...on busy holiday Sunday afternoons they often make Highway 27, the new highway from San Jose to Puntarenas, one way in to San Jose.
@christian_life4 жыл бұрын
We are not that aggressive I guess. :D. Thanks dude for this video and I advice to use Waze instead of Google Maps, it is better here. And don't desperate in crowded rows.(mostly in central towns)
@deroux5 жыл бұрын
Solid advice. I drove in Costa Rica and it was the worst I've ever seen.
@barrynicholas15982 жыл бұрын
I love your video one thing that I had an experience with near Jaco, I got pulled over by the local police and he wanted 40,000 cloney's and I didn't even have a license with me or my wallet which was in the hotel then he went down to 25,000 then 15000 I'm not even sure what the citation was for but he wasn't thrilled that I didn't have my ID or any money on me, and he didn't want to follow me back to the Hotel. But overall they were cool- I'm actually planning on taking my daughter back there in 2022 Barry Nicholas Jax Florida. It's a fabulous country
@hiltaobete97665 жыл бұрын
Hi Wolters!!! I was see your vídeo about brasil. Very cool . I from to brasil.
@chas3r1845 жыл бұрын
How are u able to travel so much or are these vids recorded at different times
@LuchoCastle_115 жыл бұрын
I am guessing he recorded during previous trips. No way he is moving back and forth between Costa Rica, Poland, Ireland, New Orleans and Chicago in a span of 2 weeks.
@yulyakuznetsova86895 жыл бұрын
That's just amazing😍
@jihanjude66343 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark, I will be going to Costa Rica in the next few months. Do you have an email where people can ask you questions? Or if not, can you provide information on having cell service to use apps like Waze to be able to navigate on the roads? Very anxious about the thought of lack of cell service or inability to use a navigation system while on mountainous roads. Thank you.
@gabbymcgeachy69022 жыл бұрын
Amazing video
@Nerazzurri87 Жыл бұрын
thanks
@faith_made_me_strong3 жыл бұрын
Hi how is the bus system from San Jose to Jaco beach? Also do you know of any great shuttle companies?
@hbbjiubgvdtgjbiblkbj4 жыл бұрын
The only annoying thing about ticos is they all use high beams at night. Led bars and everyone seems to think that is normal... FYI
@vangogh15885 жыл бұрын
Unrelated but: Can you please advise on what to do when you arrive at your 5*, All inclusive resort somewhere in the Caribbean and the hotel is FAR FAR from what you have seen on pictures when booking. Dirty towels, cockroaches, dirty bathroom/shower, service is awful, pools are full of dirt, etc. You have payed a small fortune for your dream holidays and the hotel turns out to be a disaster. Can you advise what would you do, please? How not to get ripped off? Do you check out immediately the next morning? Do you stay and demand upgrade, do you stay and request a discount at checkout? What would a travel guru do or advise?
@Intrud0r5 жыл бұрын
I do not agree on this. Leaving aside some of the truckers on the panamericana, the drivers in Costa Rica are pretty easy going, no driving up tight, sometimes they even let you in and if you do it, they often give a thumbs up.
@LuchoCastle_115 жыл бұрын
That's right, but it's like a 50% responsible and nice drivers and 50% crazy and rude drivers. Just be prepared for anything when out on the road.
@imppyify3 жыл бұрын
So in other words, everything you see on the road in Costa Rica is merely a suggestion? Got it, thanks.
@ВладимирЧернов-ч1о5 жыл бұрын
Is a 4x4 recommended. Would a Toyota Prado be good?
@tonyguillen32245 жыл бұрын
Almost any car is good here I mean we have cities man it's not just a jungle
@jayramdahal37995 жыл бұрын
another best country
@bryanbaeza90374 жыл бұрын
Very nice puravida
@lauraarguedas30885 жыл бұрын
OMG you are heeereee!!! If I saw you guys, I would buy you drinks!
@leyenda61495 жыл бұрын
I've put on a lot of weight over the years since my svelt athletic 20's. I stop posting travel pics on social media b/c ppl closest to me just remark about my size and make me uncomfortable & embarrassed, rather than send well wishes about my familiy's travels. Anyone else experience this? How do you deal? Thx
@LuchoCastle_115 жыл бұрын
Sounds to me like the people around you aren't worth it. If they don't appreciate you for who you are they are not very nice people.
@a.wolfgang64235 жыл бұрын
I was watching a video about virtual particles and accidentally clicked on the notification
@woltersworld5 жыл бұрын
Now that is a random rabbit hole of KZbin you are going down today :)
@angelrenee7063 жыл бұрын
Do you have a shuttle service ?
@iriamonge17045 жыл бұрын
Long distance please do not use a taxi, better rent a car
@LuchoCastle_115 жыл бұрын
Or ride the bus, it's equally efficient.
@notyouraveragecomment13285 жыл бұрын
So the Caribbeans are close?😍
@Comeondamnwtf Жыл бұрын
Such great advice!
@LUCKYKAHUNA5 жыл бұрын
How much will it cost for a 21 year old driver
@SilverTurtle655 жыл бұрын
I drove a Taxi in Costa Rica for 10 years. This information is on point if you want to see some of my videos driving and Taxi tips from a few years ago go to my chanel.
@Rapaglia15 жыл бұрын
*brakes
@bobbyatman273 Жыл бұрын
I was almost driven off of a cliff due to a semi appearing from around a corner flying downgrade in my lane! Beware of drunks, POTHOLES especially at night, keep your eyes on the road 100% of times, beware of going up - stepping on gas only to find out right at the top there's a steep downgrade with a SHARP TURN 30ft in front of you, always lock your stuff, all luggage belongs in the trunk, never leave ANYTHING visible - your cheap flip flops will walk away without attendance, leave ALL YOUR JEWELRY HOME - who are you trying to impress? A Tico on Nico? Dress in gray, forget all of this fancy stuff, I wouldn't recommend wearing anything with us flags and such. On public busses, keep your luggage on the floor and not in the above head compartments, if you see a show - chances are someone's hand in in your bag, get travel insurance, there are mountains of phones, cameras, etc in rivers and oceans here, including lost jewelry sun glasses and stuff, you can slip on the wet rock and brake your stuff and or get damaged yourself...all of this are my personal experiences, after 3 years in CR
@Oo-IIII-oO5 жыл бұрын
What happened to the right headlight of the bus in the thumbnail of this video?
@LuchoCastle_115 жыл бұрын
Looks like somehow it got busted and the owner didn't care enough to replace it. Either that or was in the process of replacing it.
@Oo-IIII-oO5 жыл бұрын
@@LuchoCastle_11 No. Look here at 6:10 it's in there in good shape. For some reason you can see the green grass (the same as in the background) in place of the headlight. Pretty strange
@TheStarswearee5 жыл бұрын
Hi mark
@TheStarswearee5 жыл бұрын
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@woltersworld5 жыл бұрын
Beat me
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@Gregor_translator5 жыл бұрын
It's ugly when u always say "awsome" about third world countries where people can't live as free humans and where are so many rude people and dangerous areas. 🤔
@agirlisnoone59535 жыл бұрын
Maybe he's finding positives... I like that. Every country has its negatives. Not his focus.
@LuchoCastle_115 жыл бұрын
It's not like the USA doesn't have any rude people or any dangerous areas.
@red765hawk5 жыл бұрын
CR is not a third world country and a very open and free society with an active democracy.