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Am going to CR for first time. What is best way to make this trip? I’d prefer to rent car and drive so I can experience the country. Is that safe? How long would it take? Sorry if this is too basic question for you all, but you’re obviously all real experts on the country and I would trust your advice more than “tourist” sites or resources. Thanks.
The best way to experience the country by road is to either hire a driver with a 4X4 or rent one yourself with a good map. A regular car cannot safely traverse many of the back roads. It is quite safe to travel throughout the country. The biggest danger is trying to drive in San Jose during rush hour. A rental 4X4 with taxes and mandatory insurance will cost $50-$90 per day depending on the class of vehicle.
From Arenal to Manuel Antonio, the roads are good now, slthough I would recommend driving during daytime. From Arenal you go to San Ramon and once on the main road you can either drive towards Athenas and take the Aguacate, or towards Puntarenas where you take Esparza’s exit, drive the back road and follow indications to Jaco. Both roads have great sceneries and can be done with a car and not a 4 X 4
Have a good trip
Jo
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