Driving time around CR

[JIM URICK]

We are spending 3 weeks in March at several places.  Could you give us an idea of drive time from  San Jose Airport to Jaco (noontime); from Jaco to Playa Tortuga; from Playa Tortuga to Nuevo Arenal; from Arenal to Flamingo; and from Playa Flamingo to Montezuma.   Thanks so much.  Also you recommended major car rental companies only.  So Vamos4x4  , or Adobe   are questionable?

Are 2-3 days adequate to see all that’s around Arenal, or should we cut our stays in Jaco and Tortuga shorter?      Can’t wait for March!   Anyone from Minnesota area going to be there then?   Feel free to respond.  Maybe we can share experiences.

Jim

[JASON HOLLAND- COUNTRY EXPERT]

Hi Jim,

Adobe and Vamos 4×4 should be fine. I meant avoiding some of the small, “unofficial” car rental operators you might meet on your travels.

Drive time from San Jose to Jaco is about 1 1/2 hours on average. For the other times, or hundreds of other routes, check out this site. It’s an excellent drive time calculator and has good maps too.

http://www.yourtravelmap.com/costarica/travelmap/index.php

In Arenal be sure to check out one of the hot springs, hike around the volcano – the national park has good trails, and have lunch on the lake – Café y Macadamia is my favorite spot. If you’re scouting real estate though give yourself an extra day just for that.

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