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?
Roads are generally in poor condition with some hardcore potholes. I would suggest bringing something with higher clearance. - Mar 2026
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
