San Jose - Post Report Question and Answers
What kind of vehicle(s) including electric ones do you recommend bringing to post, given the terrain, infrastructure, availability of parts, burglary/carjacking risks, etc.? What kind of car or vehicles do you advise not to bring?
SUVs with easily available parts for repair. Gasoline and diesel are available but pricey without the tax-free diplomatic exoneration (at embassy gas station). Unsure about electric vehicles but doesn't seem advisable. Transportation infrastructure is poor, lots of potholes, dirt/rock roads, etc., so a car that can handle that is advisable. burglary and carjacking is increasingly common. Tourists are victims of crimes of opportunity on a routine basis, having all their things stolen from their cars or from the beach while they're swimming. - May 2024
