“Travel is the art of turning the unexpected into the unforgettable.” There’s a special kind of magic in seeing Costa Rica by road — the way the landscape shifts from mist‑wrapped volcanoes to sun‑drenched beaches, how every curve reveals a waterfall, a roadside soda, or a troop of curious monkeys watching from the trees. Driving here isn’t just a way to get around; it’s an immersion into the country’s wild heart, where detours become discoveries and the journey is every bit