Beaches - Vacation & Travel

Going to the Beach

Most visitors stay in San José when they visit Costa Rica.

But they always want to visit the beaches!

Some things to consider when you plan a trip to the beach.

• The speed limit is quite low in Costa Rica
• The big roads are few in number
• The traffic is high, all day long
• There are a lot of heavy traffic, trucks, buses and similar
• There are almost no speicla places where you can pass heavy vehicles
• The average speed is much lower then you think
• Your trip will take more time then you anticipate

Talk with the locals, they will give time estimates that will be more correct then just reading the distance from a map and calculating with the speed limits.

Normally, calculate with a 50-75% time addition to the time "it should have taken".

Also be carefull when dricing as there are a lot of "killer drivers" trying to pass cars at any place.

You'll be better of giving them space and stay behind a truck, then fight with all the local drivers when they try to get up ahead in line.

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posted by Costa Rica Beaches @ 5:46 AM