Panamericruiser - An Overland Journey through the Americas

[Christian P.]

A bit of driving around took us to a great park!





You can't really come to Costa Rica without coming across a few of these...



and these...

[Christian P.]

We finally managed to use our winch...

The storm was pretty bad and some people were trying to get this boat off the water.
Unfortunately we did not manage to get good pictures, but you get the idea...

I have no clue what's the rating of this winch, or the weight of this boat, but let's say the winch was working pretty hard!

[RMP&O]

I bet you got at least one round of beers for helping with the boat! Always good to do things like this when you are traveling and have the means....and not just for free beers!

Funny thing....I have fixed many flat tires of travelers on the road but never my own! The ARB kit has been used well just not in my tires while down south.

Nice to be in Costa Rica in the off season!

Cheers

[Christian P.]

Well, the "vacation" is over. I have to head back to Paris asap for work.

It was nice indeed to be here during the low season, although we got beaten pretty hard with rain for the last week. There is hurricane near the coast of Central America who is bringing even more rain than usual...

That being said, we both fell in love with Costa Rica and we are sad to go. This is my 5th or 6th visit and I must say I like it more and more every time.
I think a big part of it are the Costa Ricans themselves - extremely friendly!

[Christian P.]

Chris drove the Land Cruiser back from Costa Rica, check out this thread for some pictures!

[preacherman]

I keep seeing the vehicle title popping up. What happens if you don't have access to it (AKA you haven't paid the vehicle off yet)?

I have crossed into Mexico many times in vehicles I did not own. You need a copy of the title from the loan company or bank and a letter on letterhead of the loan company stating you have permission to take the vehicle into mexico. The letter needs to specifically have your name as it appears on your passport or DL, the vehicle vin number and needs to be as official looking as possible.
I have done it many times but not in a few years.