Getting around in Arenal

Old Nov 29th, 2004, 08:54 PM
  #1  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Getting around in Arenal

Is it dificult to get around in Arenal without a car? For instance, leaving the Tabacon hot springs and going to the Paraiso or from there to the hanging bridge. We plan to go to Avenal and Monteverde so hadn't thought we needed a car. Advice, anyone?
joanna11 is offline  
Old Nov 30th, 2004, 04:16 AM
  #2  
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 10,212
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Taxis are relatively inexpensive--you won't have a problem!
shillmac is offline  
Old Nov 30th, 2004, 08:00 AM
  #3  
lvk
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 3,265
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Joanna,

You can get taxis, but be prepared for a wait. Also, if you are more than 4 people, you might need 2 taxis. We were at the AP in August and had to wait about 45 minutes for 2 taxis, because there was not a van-type taxi available. Both Tabacon and the Hanging Bridges are quite a ways from La Fortuna, where the taxis are stationed.

The good thing is, since you're not driving, you can have another cocktail while you wait and enjoy the Pura Vida .
lvk is offline  
Old Nov 30th, 2004, 08:05 AM
  #4  
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
yeh taxis are pretty cheap but wanted to let you know that if you go up to the Arenal National Park, make sure you've arranged a taxi to come back for you at a certain time. They have no phone up there contrary to what our hotel told us so we had to walk a short distance before hitching a ride with a nice tourist. They do have a public bus but not sure of their schedule.
flyboyarl is offline  
Old Nov 30th, 2004, 10:40 AM
  #5  
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 6,098
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
joanna: just arrange for the taxis in advance. Not a problem. A car is a detriment in and around Monteverde.

We never waited more than 5 minutes for a taxi in Monteverde. This was in January.
RufusTFirefly is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Original Poster
Forum
Replies
Last Post
luvtravelin
Mexico & Central America
4
Nov 20th, 2007 10:52 AM
luvtravelin
Mexico & Central America
12
Aug 23rd, 2007 06:49 AM
cherish05
Mexico & Central America
16
Jun 16th, 2006 09:50 PM
travelbug821
Mexico & Central America
6
Dec 19th, 2005 01:32 PM
honey913
Mexico & Central America
5
Nov 22nd, 2005 05:41 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are On


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Contact Us - Manage Preferences - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information -