The Passenger's Seat: Taking Taxis
If you ask me, it's no coincidence that the words car-free and carefree look similar. I have always preferred being a passenger to taking the driver's seat, and Costa Rica has allowed me to indulge this preference. Though you'll most often find me aboard a public bus with my nose in a good book, the country's inexpensive taxis are a great supplement to public transportation.
FAQs
Is public transportation available throughout the country?
Public transportation is an excellent way to navigate Costa Rica, as buses are cheap, reliable and prolific. Taxis are also inexpensive (less than half the cost of taxis in the United States), and easy to find. A commuter train travels within San Jose and connects to Heredia, a city just north of the capital. There are plans to expand the service within the next few years.
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