Visitors from abroad who wish to operate personal small electronic items should bring a plug adapter and a transformer. Driving Drivers should be prepared for a variety of road conditions. Residents and bus drivers are usually good sources of information about road conditions. You must be 21 years of age to Rent a Car and drive in Costa Rica. A driver's license from your home country is valid for three months.
Traffic proceeds on the right-hand side of the road.
Speed traps are common on the Pan-American highway, and speed limits are enforced rigorously in many areas of the country. Still, many Costa Rican drivers are aggressive and even reckless, and speeding is commonplace. For more information, see Transportation . Emergencies Throughout the country, dial 911 to contact police, reach the Red Cross, and report medical emergencies, fires, or traffic accidents. All rights reserved.