I recently vacationed in Costa Rica. Language won’t be an issue. Everyone was polite & friendly.

We did a lot of driving. From the central volcano area, down to the coast at Puerto Viejo.

I’d return to check out the West coast.

FYI: I have an American friend from Thailand. She advised us against travel due to the Middle East shit show effecting many aspects of life in Thailand. Even our tour provider warned us that flights were no longer guaranteed.