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Hi Folks,
Some time back I remember Scott recommending a map for Costa Rica. I did a search of this website and did not find it. Can anyone (Scott) relay where to get this map?The best map that I know of is [ http://mapcr.com/information/8671/2/Costa-Rica-Waterproof-Travel-Map.html ]
We did use to sell it but we had some delivery issues which we have to take a look at …
Scott Oliver – Founder
WeLoveCostaRica.comThe National Geographic Adventure map is also a very good map of CR.
http://shop.nationalgeographic.com/ngs/browse/category.jsp?_dyncharset=UTF-8&_dynSessConf=-306791736222007303&trailSize=1&advancedSearch=true&liveResult=true&categoryId=A106&trail=9004%3AA106&addFacet=19016%3A1%3ASRCH%3ACosta+Rica&removeAllFacets=false&categoryFacetId=9004&trailtext=Costa+Rica&searchmenu=A106&search.x=25&search.y=12' defer onload='I have 3 maps of Costa Rica and all are pretty much the same as to accuracy. The National Geographic “adventure” map is very good, water proof AND flexible. The other, a plastic coated map I have is hard to use and I expect would break down from much folding. I think the map I purchased through Scott got “borrowed” by another tourist. . .
IF you are looking at land you really need topographic maps of the area. These are not easy to obtain as they are published by the Costa Rican government and not always available. I bought one from a reseller in the US. It took months to obtain and arrived after my trip that year.
Be aware that roads on CR topo maps include farm roads (the ARE honestly labeled “cattle and art paths”) that are rough even as cattle paths. I’ve been on several that would be classed as “most difficult” in a 4 wheel drive rock climbing competition. Bridges on such roads may or may not exist as they are maintained privately.
Also note that while maps are VERY helpful you need to keep your wits about you. I THOUGHT I could navigate anywhere with a map, but when there are no road signs or signs identifying small towns as is the case in much of Costa Rica then traveling can become a REAL adventure! This is the reason most travelers are advised NOT to travel at night in Costa Rica. It is a good recommendation unless you are looking for serious travel adventure.
A GPS unit along with a map could be very helpful.
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