Come Tuesday (January 1) prepare yourself to pay more for the tolls on the San José – Caldera (ruta 27). The increase is part of the quarterly adjustment made by concessionaire, Autopistas del Sol.
The increase is between ¢10 and ¢70 colones at some, but not all toll stations and depending on the type of vehicle.
For instance, the tolls at Escazú will increase ¢10 colones for light passenger vehicles and motorcycles, while the tolls at Cuidad Colon, Siquaires and the ramp at Pozón will the same.
The increase is allowed under the concession contract between the Ministerio de Obras Publicas y Transportes (MOPT) and the concessionaire, who operates and maintains the road.