Tiquicia is a famous typical restaurant “mirador” (scenic mountain-side establishment with a great view) above Escazu. Like many such places, it is a bit difficult to get there, what with all the winding roads, splits, switchbacks, and un-named streets. Good maps are either hard to come by or non-existant. “Up”, and “down” are much more usefull indicators than the cardinal points. Because of all this, written directions would be complicated. This one in particular seems more difficult due to the rough, steep roads as you get closer. I’ve driven there at least 6-8 times and I still get lost.
But you’re never really lost if you use the universal Costa Rican technique of getting somewhere – ask people as you go. Giving directions is a national pastime. Just be prepared for something like the following (fictictous directions, but actual landmarks none-the-less):
“Turn left at Matute Gomez’s house (a long-dead military figure) until you get to where the Higueron tree used to be. Go up 125 meters, and turn right when you see a barking dog.”
If you can’t speak Spanish, just say “Tiquicia?”. You’ll hear these impossible directions in a language you can’t understand, and then they’ll point. Just follow the finger.
