Great Driver in Costa Rica

Juiceguy · **Posted:** Sat Dec 09, 2006 10:01 pm

I wanted to share a great experience my friends and I had with a driver this week. We got Andres number off ot the CRT discussion board and contacted him. He picked us up on time at the airport and took us to the hotel. I guess no big deal.

My friend wanted to go out to Jaco and take a GFE with him. So we called Andre. Although I didnt go on the trip, my friend said the driver was amazing and new everything and all the spots between Jaco and San Jose.

They are picking us up tomorrow to take us to the airport.

Andres' number in CR is 826 1860. If you need a driver, I highly recommend him.

Billy05 · **Joined:** Tue Dec 13, 2005 4:29 pm **Posts:** 12

What did Andre charge for the trip to Jaco ?

Juiceguy · **Posted:** Mon Dec 11, 2006 3:38 pm

$200 for about 14 hours

Tman · **Posted:** Mon Dec 11, 2006 4:12 pm

I hope that was for riding in a Mercedes...

Toadtamer · **Joined:** Wed Aug 03, 2005 12:34 pm **Posts:** 515

$200 for a Jaco run??? I think you got taken (IMO).

Juiceguy · **Posted:** Mon Dec 11, 2006 4:22 pm

Maybe, but it was worth every penny.

Orange · **Joined:** Sun Mar 27, 2005 10:20 pm **Posts:** 12644

Juiceguy wrote:

$200 for about 14 hours

14 hours to Jaco? Was he driving a horse and carriage?

Juiceguy · **Posted:** Mon Dec 11, 2006 5:31 pm

Yea of little faith. He gave my friends an amazing tour, hooked them up with a bungalow on the beach, took them to certain picturesque areas, restaurants, etc. The entire day was about 14 hours total uncluding everything in between the drives to and from.

The trip to the beach took about 2 hours. He waited for my friends and took them where they wanted to go when they wanted to go.

Hey if you do not want to use him, don't use him. All I can say is the guy did a great job in my mind and in my friend's mind. He was very reliable and very helpful. I guess you could just take a bus if you REALLY wanted to save money, but we preferred it this way and were very happy with Andres.

LocoHombre · **Posted:** Mon Dec 11, 2006 5:51 pm

for comparison sake, I took a taxi to Jaco for 60 dollars each way.
Squid

Juiceguy · **Posted:** Mon Dec 11, 2006 6:00 pm

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So you are telling me that it is not worth it to have a full comfortable van to yourself with air conditioning, a driver you know and trust, and a guided tour of the area?

We are very happy with what we received in exchange for the extra $80.

If you want to jump into a taxi with someone you don't know for a two hour drive each way, have fun. It's not our style.

No one way is right or wrong. I am sure you enjoyed your taxi trip. We enjoyed our van trip.

No worries.

Mucho Gusto · **Posted:** Mon Dec 11, 2006 6:11 pm

Juiceguy wrote:

...No one way is right or wrong. I am sure you enjoyed your taxi trip. We enjoyed our van trip....

Juiceguy,
I think what some of the guys are trying to say here, is that there are many great drivers in CR who don't charge quite as much. But if you're happy with what you paid, so be it.

Here's a thread that came out a while back. Many of us have listed our favorite drivers in this thread, including phone numbers.

https://costaricaticas.com/phpBB2/vi ... php?t=8340

If your driver (Andres) is not available during your next trip to CR, you have many other options.

Pura Vida,
MG :wink:

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