Costa Rica Map Classes by a Resident

Finding a Map of Costa Rica

You’re going to need a good Costa Rica map to travel here with confidence. I have driven thousands of kilometers here and have found that most nationals do not know their country. You’re going to need a detailed map of Costa Rica if you’re going to drive here because the roads are not marked very well. Every time I see a tourist pull over holding their map out the window to ask a guy on a bicycle how to get somewhere I smile and remember my early days of traveling here. Most nationals have never even spent a night away from their own bed, so showing them a Costa Rica map will get you no where. The best way to use a map is to know what town you’re in and then look at the map and then ask how to get to the next small town inline with where you’re going. My suggestion would be for you to buy a waterproof map of Costa Rica. Not only do these maps repel water but they don’t tear very easily and wind is a constant factor here. One of the best companies that make Costa Rica waterproof maps is called Mapcr and they offer maps for sale that are delivered right to your door.

Online Costa Rica Maps

Without any doubt the best Costa Rica Map online can be found at Maptak.com. Michael and his wife live in San Jose and have worked on these maps of Costa Rica for many years. They offer almost every type of Costa Rica map that you can imagine. His physical map shows great detail of the roads in the country and will help any traveler in trip planning. They also have province maps that allow users to zoom directly into different areas of the country that they are interested in.

City Map of San Jose Costa Rica

If you’re going to drive in downtown then you’ll need a city map of San Jose, Costa Rica. Believe me when I say that their roads are not marked good at all! Having a city map of San Jose will not only keep you from getting a ticket or lost in the city, but it will prevent an accident as well. Ninety nine percent of all roads in the city are one way so a city map is a necessity. By looking at a city map you are able to find landmarks that will keep you from turning down a one way street. I began driving here with out a map many years ago. It took me along time to learn the roads without a map of the city. Many of the street signs are old, faded or turned the opposite way. Their so bad that in many cases you can’t see or read them. Not all Costa Rica maps have a city map section on them so I always suggest for tourist to check out the San Jose city map page on the VacationCity.com website and print it off just incase you need it.

Driving Map of Costa Rica

In all fairness the main roads here are now marked pretty well with town names and arrows and you do not have to have a road map if you’re driving very short distances between two major areas. So, you might be asking yourself then why do I need a driving map? Because there are many ways to get to these towns and a driving map helps you make the right decision of the road you should take. Most of the road maps of Costa Rica will show thicker lines for main roads, lighter lines for smaller roads and dashed lines for unpaved roads, and yes there are a lot of unpaved roads here. However, if you’re the adventurous type like me and want to hit every back road that there is then the best detailed driving map of Costa Rica is made by Maptak. Just remember to take out full insurance on your vehicle if you’re going to venture off road.