Road Trip with dog from New Jersey US to Costa Rica
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Dear Experts:
My husband and I are planning a car trip with our medium size dog kid this October all the way from home to Tamarindo, CR. I would like to know what kind of documents / health certificates are required when crossing through each of these countries: Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nocaragua and arriving CR. And how long these documents / health certificates are deemed valid from the date they are issued.
Also, are there enough lodgings along the way through those countries? Will this road trip safe in general speaking? What area(s) you do not recommend us to stay?
We will then seek Residency in CR. Do you have some names of attorney to recommend in handling Pensionado Residency application?
I'm confident that your insights will help make our endevour achievable.
Thank you very much.
Joan -
How exciting Joan!
I have never done this trip, and never thought I would want to, until I chatted with Amy about her trip and she made it sound so fun!
You can check out this article to learn more. (https://internationalliving.com/colorado-to-tamarindo-the-road-trip-of-a-lifetime/)
I don't have any experience doing this road trip, yet Amy gives good advice.
In my opinion, here are the most useful points for you to look from the article:
"Safety was our priority, and we felt secure everywhere we ventured. We camped and stayed at RV parks, Airbnbs, and hotels. Those reservations at a few Airbnbs along the way were a lifesaver since we got to do laundry at them."
Amy says the iOverlander app made life easier. It's full of advice from seasoned travelers, sharing the best parking spots, places to avoid, and where to refuel.
The family also used Facebook groups like the Pan-American Association to help navigate their road trip.
"My biggest recommendation is to only talk to people who have done or are currently doing this trip," Amy says. "Don't look for advice from people in a random group because everyone's going to tell you it's too dangerous and you're going to die. I learned these negative comments came from people who had never even made the trip. The people who had done it and those currently doing it all told us it would be the time of our lives."
I LOVE my lawyer and always love to share her contact. I am very grateful I found her a few years ago.
https://themislegalcr.com/
Rosa +506 8831 2261Good luck with your new adventure.
-Bekah Bottone, IL Costa Rica Correspondent