The total trip takes about two hours as you wind through the tropical and mountainous countryside of Costa Rica.

As we approached the capital city of San Jose, the scenery gradually changed from lush green mountains to farms, industrial areas, residential suburbs and business centers.

I highly recommend that anyone who suffers from motion sickness should stock up on Dramamine or Bonine pills. There were many tight turns and rapid switchbacks on the small two lane road from Jaco to San Jose.

Try to stay awake when traveling from San Jose to any part of Costa Rica by car or bus. The view is definitely worth it.