Gringos Guide To Driving Mexico, Central America & Costa Rica
  • San Jose - Caribbean
    Costa Rica

    San Jose – Caribbean

    DRIVING TIME: 3.34 hoursKILOMETERS: 201MILES: 125 Hwy: CA 1—CA 2 This is a beautiful drive through mountains (you actually go through a mountain), banana and mango plantations, and lush tropical forests. The major problem is finding your way through San Jose and to the Caribbean route. You want to follow any sign you see for Limon. Travel north, up Avenida Central, to the traffic circle in the town center. At the traffic circle, follow the road around to the left. This road takes you to the junction point where the road for Limon is located. Be prepared to ask for directions. Hotel & Eats Limon has another garden and yoga-centered hotel…