The Pros and Cons of Importing a Car into Costa Rica
originally published in Costa Rica Star
Car culture is becoming a widespread phenomenon in Costa Rica that shows no signs of abatement. Buying an automobile is expensive enough due to high import taxes; adding the price of fuel, maintenance, repairs, insurance, tolls, downtown traffic restrictions, and registration fees makes it seem prohibitive and out of reach for most Ticos. Still, the number of cars transiting in our poorly kept highways keeps growing, and buying a car has become a financial goal that is as popular as buying a home. Continue reading
