Traveling to Costa Rica over New Year's
Oct 12th, 2003, 10:47 AM
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Traveling to Costa Rica over New Year's
I am planning a trip to Costa Rica with a group of friends for a couple of weeks, starting December 30th, but we have the sinking feeling that the country closes down from Christmas through early January. Is this true? We still have the option to travel there on January 3rd - is this a better option?
One of the problems we are having is securing a rental car. After checking a variety of rental web sites, it appears that all are sold out! I realize its high season, but is there any trick to finding a car??
Katie
One of the problems we are having is securing a rental car. After checking a variety of rental web sites, it appears that all are sold out! I realize its high season, but is there any trick to finding a car??
Katie
Oct 12th, 2003, 01:20 PM
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Katie, I don't have information for you regarding a rental car, and I know you're aware that this is high season... Having said that, I was in CR over over Christmas (getting home on New Years) and I was very surprised to find that nothing really closed down for Christmas at all! Tourism has become the country's #1 export, if you will, and we went about normal activities on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (hired a driver, did tours, etc.) Perhaps someone else could better address if you're better off delaying... but I'm thinking that's still high season regardless.
Oct 13th, 2003, 08:39 AM
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Christmas through New Years is a Fiesta to say the least. Many beach towns have vendors packing the streets, bull riding, streets closed off and just one big party at night. If that's not what you are looking for then perhaps Jan 3 rd is a better option.
For a car rental try Arturo Mairena at Adobe car rental. - [email protected]
We have used him for over 5 years and have referred many people to him with nothing but praise. Take the extra insurance to cover everything.
Good Luck
Mike
[email protected]
For a car rental try Arturo Mairena at Adobe car rental. - [email protected]
We have used him for over 5 years and have referred many people to him with nothing but praise. Take the extra insurance to cover everything.
Good Luck
Mike
[email protected]
Oct 14th, 2003, 09:06 AM
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Thank you all for your responses. They're very helpful. I've contacted a rental car service through Tico Travel and am sending an e-mail to suggested person at Absolute Car Rental...and it appears that cars are available!
Since it seems like the country will be in business, we're going there over New Year's. Thanks again for your help!!
Since it seems like the country will be in business, we're going there over New Year's. Thanks again for your help!!
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