Is it too risky to leave from San Gerardo de Dota to go to the airport?
Jun 26th, 2006, 09:13 AM
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Is it too risky to leave from San Gerardo de Dota to go to the airport?
I know it is about a 3 hour drive.
My flight leaves around 2pm.
I'm going to the transfer provided by the lodge and they said I can leave anytime I need to.
What do you guys think?
My flight leaves around 2pm.
I'm going to the transfer provided by the lodge and they said I can leave anytime I need to.
What do you guys think?
Jun 26th, 2006, 11:31 AM
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You're supposed to be at the airport at 11:00 then, so if you left early in the morning you could probably do it. But is it on a weekday when you might hit rush hour? Traffic near San Jose can be a real nightmare during the week. It's up to you -- it also adds 3 more hours of traveling to your day if that's an issue.
Sandy
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Jun 29th, 2006, 05:43 AM
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Getting by those slow moving trucks while going over the mountains could slow you down as well. I would discuss with your lodge real time possibilities to figure out what time to leave.
We usually do that trip in about 3 hrs so that is a good time to figure on.
Are you staying at Savegre or Trogon. We really enjoy the Chacon family at Savegre.
We usually do that trip in about 3 hrs so that is a good time to figure on.
Are you staying at Savegre or Trogon. We really enjoy the Chacon family at Savegre.
Jun 29th, 2006, 08:45 AM
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Several times we've had lengthy delays [ 1 to 2 hours or more] caused by everything from accidents to rockslides to civil unrest.
I personally would probably go back near SJO the previous afternoon, just to be safe.
Jerry
I personally would probably go back near SJO the previous afternoon, just to be safe.
Jerry
Jun 29th, 2006, 06:29 PM
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Just spent a few days in San Gerardo de Dota--Hotel Savegre de Montana (Chacon family). Breakfast begins at 6:30. If you left at 7:00, you should be okay. Traffic into town shouldn't be much of a problem because your driver will know to take the loop around town that will bring you near the airport. That said, as Jerry mentioned, you do run the risk of some type of traffic snafu slowing you down or halting your progress. Probably not, but it COULD (and does occasionally) happen. It's a calculated risk we all think about taking from time to time. . .good luck!
The weather there was gorgeous--plenty chilly at night. Melvin and Marino both told me that quetzales are almost as common there now as sparrows. And it must be true--one or more were right next to our back patio off and on every single day!
The weather there was gorgeous--plenty chilly at night. Melvin and Marino both told me that quetzales are almost as common there now as sparrows. And it must be true--one or more were right next to our back patio off and on every single day!
