Ethanol Use In Costa Rica The government, based on the National Biofuel Program, established the mandatory use of all gasoline sold in Costa Rica with a blend of around 7% ethanol, starting in October 2008. The implementation phase follows a two year trial that took place in the provinces of Guanacaste and [...]
We All Know The Roads Are Bad, But Why?
Costa Rica is known for its friendly, happy citizens, its protected magnificent wildlife and its peaceful history. Costa Rica is also known for its appalling roads – potholes aplenty, stretches of unpaved highway and narrow, bone-shaking bridges. How bad are the roads? Well, as recently as November of 2009, the Inter-American Development Bank assessment of [...]
Road Signs (or lack thereoff)
Reading the Signs – Driving in Costa Rica Let us help ease your fears about driving in Costa Rica! You may be worried that you won’t understand the road signs, although most are pretty self-explanatory as they have symbols or pictures! Here are a few of the most common to help you on your way: [...]
The Gas Station in Costa Rica!
Planning a driving vacation in Costa Rica? Read-on to get our tips on how to fill up! Locally, a gas station is known as a bomba – other things, such as fireworks are also bombas, so be clear if you are asking for directions to one to avoid confusion! There are virtually no self-service gas [...]
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