Experiencing Costa Rica via
Bus
By Marie, Costa Rica Travel News
Traveling through a foreign
country with few paved roads,
confusing road signs, gigantic
potholes, and constant traffic
can be tough on a traveler. So
why have to worry about the
details when you don’t have to?
Let the bus drivers do all the
work as you sit back, put your
head phones on, and zone out as
you watch the countryside go by
through the window of a bus.
This could be the easiest way to
travel in Costa Rica.
It is easy on the budget and you
get the real Costa Rican
experience.
There are two ways to get around
the country and they provide
completely different
experiences.
They are indirecto and directo.
If you have time to spare and
would like to see the smaller
villages of the country,
indirecto is the way to go. Be
prepared for stops every 20
minutes and be sure to buy your
ticket ahead of time as the
drivers often pick people up to
fill the isle way. A ticket, for
the most part, guarantees you a
seat and on a 6 hour journey,
standing could get
uncomfortable.
Directo is very easy and only
makes one stop at a roadside
shop for a bathroom and food
break. The driver does not pick
people up along the way, so the
isle is kept clear and gives you
a chance to stretch your legs.
Both services are no more than
$6 (US) each way, so it is the
best option for a budget.
Taking the public bus is an
excellent way to see the country
and experience traveling a bit
more like a Tico.
If you are traveling throughout Costa Rica, in my opinion, you should take
the bus at least once, just to
say you have experienced it. No
one should ever be too prideful
to try the bus at least once. It
is a great way to see everything
the country has to offer and if
you have time to spare why not.
For the best online bus schedule
go this website and look in the
general information section and
remember to buy your tickets
ahead of time, especially on the
weekends:
http://www.visitcostarica.com/ict/paginas/LEYES/pdf/ItinerarioBuses_en.pdf |
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