Car or no car/backpack or luggage?
Dec 5th, 2009, 02:12 PM
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Car or no car/backpack or luggage?
Our first time to Costa Rica. We are heading there for 11 days at the beginning of March 2010. We are flying into San Jose and I believe we want to spend most of our trip in the Monte Verde, Arenal area with some time at the Nicoya Pennisula. I have many questions, but the first is very basic... do we rent a car or is it easy to get around by other means? Also, if we are traveling around as such, do we use internal backpacks or take suitcases?
I am sure I will post many more questions, but that is my start
Thanks
I am sure I will post many more questions, but that is my start
Thanks
Dec 5th, 2009, 05:30 PM
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For CA travel in general my best advice is PACK LIGHT - just a loosely-filled carry-on each. I prefer a lightweight conversion pack (straps tuck away if I want to check it on my way home) but as long as it's small and light it's great - whether it's a wheely or a standard suitcase or a backpack is a matter of personal taste. Check out www.onebag.com Have a great trip!
Dec 5th, 2009, 07:36 PM
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We used the public bus system thoughout Costa Rica and Panama without any problems. Average fare is about 2-5 dollars and it's alot of fun and we don't even speak spanish. Also, we just had a small carryon bag per person and a small backpack however, a large backpack will be easier to manage if you use the bus system to get around.
Dec 5th, 2009, 07:46 PM
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We use the weekender convertible bags from ebags.com. Got the recommendation on this board - lots of us have them and love them. We usually hire a private driver, but Interbus is a good option to; check to see if they go where you want to.
Dec 7th, 2009, 08:18 AM
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http://www.ebags.com/ebags/weekender...%20convertible
Yep, that's the one. I usually bring a 50-pound rolling suitcase on other trips, but with this one, I got down to about 21 or 22 pounds.
Yep, that's the one. I usually bring a 50-pound rolling suitcase on other trips, but with this one, I got down to about 21 or 22 pounds.
