Costa Rica

i am going to drive from mississippi (meridian area) to costa rica (around san jose). how long will it take? how many miles (or km) is it? google maps isnt working for me right now…
i think it would be fun to SEE everything from the CAR, not an airplane window. and i can stop and look at things on the way
i DO realize how difficult some of the roads will be, thank you, and i am NOT doing this alone.

You spend around a week and over 3800 kms.

Good luck

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Currently have AT&T LG Shine – will this work, and will I get 3G service for downloading Google maps and such?

Phones that operate on the 3G do very well in Costa Rica these days. There is 75% penetration of cell phone service in the entire geographic area of Costa Rica. In most any place that you will go, that should work fine. ICE is the only true telecom company and they control cell phone service. They operate on the 1900 which will certainly be compatable. Just make sure you call AT&T to make sure you have international in your plan!

Where can I get them and can I download them ?

Do I need them I can not seem to find them on the internet readily available?

You won’t find them. My dad tried to and was not able to. We ended up renting a car and they gave us a map at the rental place. Tell the employees where you want to go and they will highlight a route on a map for you. If you are patient and know a little Spanish, you will get along just fine!

Good luck!

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Okay, I had been in Costa Rica for 6 weeks before and am going again for 5 weeks. I have already been to: Corcovado, Manual Antonio, Puerto Viejo (and Manzanillo), Cahuita, Isla Tortuga, Monteverde, Arenal, Poas.

Really, I just want to go somewhere now where I can enjoy a beach, enjoy the palms. And somewhere where it’s safe to swim. I haven’t looked at a Costa Rican map in a while, but what comes to my head is: Uvita (south of Dominical, I believe?), and Montezuma. Don’t want to go to Jaco. Maybe Playa Flamingo on the West, but I’m not too excited for that, either. Samara, perhaps?

What are some nice beaches with less tourists?

Playa Brasilito is fantastic. Arguably the best beaches in Costa Rica and off the beatin’ path. Bonus : Only 45 minute drive from Liberia aeropuerto. Went there in 2002 and can’t wait to go back. NW Costa Rica.

Located in Itiquis of Alajuela, Costa Rica, near the Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO Airport), on the road to Poas Volcano national Park

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I think I saw a road map showing you can drive to Costa Rica.

Yes you can, but if you are thinking about it, it will probably take you a month and cost 1000s of dollars. You connect on the Pan American Highway in Mexico and it will take you to Costa Rica.

See the below article:

http://ticotimes.com/costa-rica/driving-pan-american-highway

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La Fortuna has grown leaps and bounds in recent years all due to the lucrative tourism industry. Farmers sold their land and cabinas popped up out of nowhere and even without an active volcano spewing smoke, ash and lava overhead, La Fortuna would still be a great place to relax and kick back for a few days. Today, La Fortuna offers everything for the Costa Rica traveler and despite the influx of tourists the town still retains that cool vibe and real Tico fee. Accommodations from the 5 star Tabacon to a $10. per night hostel; and of course everything in between. There is easy access to rejuvenating hot springs, horseback riding to waterfall, white-water rafting, waterfall rappelling, hiking, volcano tours, canopy tours, bungee jumping, cave explorations, butterfly gardens and eco-tours, the list goes on and on. Its no wonder La Fortuna has become one of the top tourist destinations in Costa Rica.

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For this trip I plan on renting a car. How are driving conditions along the Pan American highway, especially during the rainy season (July-August), as I would like to go back to San Jose from the Quepos area via Dominical and then by Cerros de la Muerte. I hear this road washes out occasionally.

You have to be very careful when driving in the rainy season, usually there are many potholes and the road may become slippery. Cerro de la Muerte (Death hill) is famous for its dangerous roads.
This is a very good site for Costa Rica maps:

maptak.com

Good luck!
Pura vida!