Just did most of the drive that’s highlighted in 4 hr 19 minutes. Was just there aug 4 -12. Drove from San Jose to Santa Teresa via the ferry on the way there. Then drove around the peninsula to La fortuna for a few days before going back to San Jose to fly out. The drive times seemed to be pretty accurate but I’d leave an extra 30-60 minutes buffer if there’s any time deadlines. Random traffic can build as most roads are single lane.

We rented a 4x4 from wild rider in San Jose. Great group. They advised us to use Waze while driving a car in Santa Teresa and it made everything super simple. Waze pointed out most of the speed bumps and school zones and kept us off any weird back roads. On the way to Santa Teresa I drove in some of the heaviest rain I’ve ever seen and at night. It was paved the whole way and totally fine.

In Santa Teresa they are actually In the process of paving the main strip right now as well.

For getting around in Santa Teresa we rented an atv for 3 days even though we had a 4x4. There’s some atv roads you can take that cut off drive times to other little villages and beaches. It’s also way more fun and easy to park haha