I have been travelling to Manuel Antonio for over a decade now on the road from Allejuela through Atenas - then San Mateo and Orotina. I understand that some major changes have been made around Orotina to accomodate the new highway. I'm going back in mid-December Anyone been through there recently who can provide me with any key information I should know? I do know that the new road is a toll road and am prepared for that.
What are the major changes in the road from Orotina to Jaco Costa Rica?
I recently drove the coast from Pavones to Jaco, then on to San Jose.
The road from Dominical to Quepos is paved almost the entire way, Quepos to Jaco was already paved, and then from Jaco to Orotina there is the begining of a 4-lane highway, and a toll booth is up and operating, but they force you off at Orotina (I am 90% sure that was the town) and you go the crazy mountain way the rest of the way to San Jose.
What are the major changes in the road from Orotina to Jaco Costa Rica?
Some of the construction has been stopped due to environmental problems. For how long and what areas, it is a little unknown. Below is a link that might give you some answers.
http://ticotimes.com/costa-rica/caldera-鈥?/a>
No big changes! The road is better after Orotina, but just that part.
The new road is supposed to be finished next year, travel time will be shorter then.
yes there is a toll but there are also signs so easy to follow the exits etc
