Roads of Costa Rica

Driving the most spectacular roads of Costa Rica -a Central American country- is a thrilling experience that will leave you in awe. The Central American country boasts scenic routes that lead to stunning beaches, volcanoes, lush rainforests, and hidden waterfalls.

One of the most famous is the Pan-American Highway, which crosses through the country from north to south, providing breathtaking views and an opportunity to discover Costa Rica's charming towns. Other notable routes include the La Fortuna to Monteverde road, where you can see the Arenal volcano and its hot springs, and the Coastal Highway, which runs parallel to the Pacific Ocean and takes you to some of the country's best surfs.

In driving these magnificent roads, you can truly immerse yourself in the beauty and diversity of Costa Rica, a rugged, rainforested country with coastlines on the Caribbean and Pacific.

Cerro de la Muerte is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3,341m (10,961ft) above sea level, located in the province of San José, Costa Rica. It’s the highest point on the Central American section of the Pan-American Highway.

Known as ‘The Bridge of Death’ and ‘Oh My God bridge’, this extremely narrow bridge is located on the road from Jaco to Quepos on Costa Rica’s central Pacific coast. It’s one of the most spectacular bridges in the world.

Volcán Irazú is an active volcano located in Cartago province, in Costa Rica. It is the tallest volcano in the country. To the south of the volcano a road climbs up to 3.366m (11,043ft) above the sea level.

Located in the Osa Peninsula, Puntarenas Province, in Costa Rica, the bridge over the Progreso river is one of the most spectacular bridges in the world.

Located in the province of Puntarenas in Costa Rica, the Barranca River Bridge is 75.06 m (246.27 ft) long over the Barranca river. It’s one of the most spectacular bridges in the world.

Carretera 606 is a winding road located in mountainous northwestern Costa Rica. The road is 53 km (32 miles) long.

Sixaola-Guabito International Bridge is a rickety old bridge with moving wooden planks located on the Costa Rica-Panama border. It’s one of the most spectacular bridges in the world.

The challenging Pan-American Highway is one of the biggest adventures in the world. It’s a network of roads covering almost 30,000 kilometres (19,000 mi) from North America to South America. It’s said to be the longest road on Earth.

Located in the Alajuela Province of Costa Rica, the road to Arenal Volcano National Park Visitor Center offers stunning views.