4 wheel drive or not????
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4 wheel drive or not????
We will be traveling extensively on the west coast of Costa Rica in February. Stops include Sarapiqui, Arenal, Monteverde, Dominical,
Tamarindo,Puerto Jiminez and Manual Antonio. We've been given different advice relative to the need for a 4 wheel drive vehicle. Some say definitely yes...others say not to worry. We'd like to hear from other experienced travelers on this issue before making a decision.
Tamarindo,Puerto Jiminez and Manual Antonio. We've been given different advice relative to the need for a 4 wheel drive vehicle. Some say definitely yes...others say not to worry. We'd like to hear from other experienced travelers on this issue before making a decision.
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We did MA, Monteverde, and Arenal in June. There were 2 of us, and we got a Suzuki Grand Vitara. I guess I'd say we didn't really need the 4WD (we never used it), but I guess I'm glad we had the ground clearance of the 4WD. You've read about the roads around MV. That's where you'll need the ground clearance, altho you'll see plenty of locals driving around in their Toyota Corollas with no problem. I guess I'd spring for the extra hundred bucks or so to get the 4WD, just to be safe.
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Same here--the clearance is helpful. We've gotten along several times with a sedan, but this summer we were on a few roads that I thought would have been awful without 4X4--Monteverde being one of them!
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Thanks so much for your thoughts. Sounds like we will definitely get a 4 wheel drive. Since there are 4 of us, which car would you recommend? We've been given quotes for by Hyundai compact and the Rav 4...but aren't sure if either of these is large enough for 4 with luggage.
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A question for the road warriors -- I'm going to be leaving for CR on Monday. I'll primarily be on the beach but will be taking a couple days to drive up to Monteverde.
Any recommendations? I'll rent a 4x4 most likely. Which route is best to take? the turnoff at Canas or at Juntas?
Thanks!
K.
Any recommendations? I'll rent a 4x4 most likely. Which route is best to take? the turnoff at Canas or at Juntas?
Thanks!
K.
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