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Old Jul 30th, 2009 | 08:28 AM
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Costa Rica driving at night
Our flight got changed and now we don't get into Liberia until 8:30 pm. We are supposed to be in Arenal that night. Is it safe enough to drive there that late at night? We have 4 wheel drive, confident driver and have been to Costa Rica before.
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Old Jul 30th, 2009 | 09:34 AM
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I wouldn't want to do it. Usually when people get in that late, they stay the first night near the airport. On our last drive up to Arenal, it was really foggy and rainy and very hard to see the road. I wouldn't have wanted to do it at night, but it's really up to you.
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Old Jul 30th, 2009 | 12:10 PM
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There is a new Hilton Garden Inn right across from the airport and would be a nice place to spend the night. This time of year it is light around 5ish so you could get an early start the next morning.
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Old Jul 30th, 2009 | 12:20 PM
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Never drive in CR at night unless you're in Arenal.
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Old Jul 30th, 2009 | 04:48 PM
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In a word, no. I wouldn't do it - too many people, animals, horses, crazy drivers. It's a good three hours to Arenal and even though it's a good road, it's best to stay in Liberia that night.
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Old Jul 31st, 2009 | 08:04 AM
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Don't do it, it does not make sense!
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