Costa Rica - several questons from a newbie
Mar 15th, 2009, 07:41 AM
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Costa Rica - several questons from a newbie
Planning a trip to Costa Rica in January - staying by the beach at Los Suenos Marriott Resort. If we plan to rent a car - do they drive the same as in the States? or are the cars like in Europe with the steering wheel on the right? Also, since we will be by the beach area, could be book day trips for the Volcano, mineral springs and the rain forest, or will it be to far for a day trip. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks
Mar 15th, 2009, 07:58 AM
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The driving is on the right, same as the states. You can drive to Manuel Antonio to the National Park (closed on Mondays) in about 90 minutes. Arenal is doable but it would make for a lot of driving, very long to do in a day trip.
Mar 15th, 2009, 08:02 AM
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If possible, do a split with your time between Los Suenos and then staying somewhere in Arenal. That drive would be several hours - not really practical to go there and come back the same day. Arenal has the volcano, hot springs, Cano Negro tour, Hanging Bridges, waterfall - so much to do that it's worth staying for about 3 nights.
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www.lostiguanaresort.com for an overnite or 2
would be the best way to do Arenal...
www.mapcr.com to far to drive easily in 1 day
although buses do it in one very long day...
would be the best way to do Arenal...
www.mapcr.com to far to drive easily in 1 day
although buses do it in one very long day...
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