Hey Forever!
me and my buddy Geo went down in October!
caught it fun! ( my third time).
We rented a Forerunner from Europecar also and it worked out great!!! nice and powerful, good suspension, and of course 4WD!
the Forerunners ( along with most other Costa rentals ) come with just basic steel black roof racks, NO STRAPS or anything. We brought down a pair of those black durable nylon "cinch straps", bout 20 bucks pair...and they work awesome! they stay secure, and reliable...my suggestion.
If you are going to go to Dominical, a cool place to stay are the San Clemente Cabinas, cool place ( get the top front room if its available, its got a cool wooden carved overhang porch.
**Caution: Dominical eats alot of boards on low-tide! careful!
Go into Jaco before heading down to Dominical if you need an ATM
there is one at the Supermarcado, and another at the local bank, i think, but a sure thing at the supermarket. cause Dominical doesnt have ATM's yet that i know of.
Most of the bars, restaraunts, and cabina's are taking credit cards now though too...
Your "stuff" is usually pretty safe in your room. but DEF leave NOTHING in your car at any time unless you are traveling. Me and my girlfriend brought down a few coil bike locks with us also, and pretty much locked all our suitcases, dufflebags, backpacks, etc. together, even while driving...to make it extra harder to steal anything easily.
have a great trip.
hope this helps!
pura vida!
nailehead