Driving in Costa Rica

hirakant asked 10 years ago

Hi,
I will be traveling to Costa Rica last week of June – first week of July. I will be travelling from SJO -> Arenal -> MonteVerde -> Manuel Antonio -> SJO over a period of 7 days. It’s a group of 2 families (4 adults, 3 kids – 6,6 and 4). 
I would like to know is driving worthwhile and is it too risky in the period I am visiting and the places I am visiting. I dont plan to venture too much off the beaten path…but need to know whether driving is too risky. BTW, I did drive in India once so I am a bit familiar with unorganized traffic but I am very used to US driving.