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Subject: Re: Costa Rica Car rental Posted on: Mon, 17 Nov 2003 16:53:42 +0100


"NYCutler" wrote in message
news:20031117080158.05596.00000362@mb-m13.aol.com...
> Hello,
> I was wondering if it is necessary to rent a 4 WD to explore Costa
Rica....Can
> one get by with a standard car?
>
> I was there about 7 years ago & the roads were pretty bad...have they
gotten
> any better?
>
>
Roads are still in horrible condition. Especially around lake Arenal.
4wd would be better because you're higher on the road so you can see the
potholes earlier.
2wd is possible but be very careful, I saw even a few 2wd on the road to
Monteverde.

> I dont drive stick...are there jeeps/4WD that are automatic???
Don't know, sorry...

Harry