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Carro-casa (Central America)

Vehicle Types Latin America

Carro-casa, carro casa, Central American motorhome, Costa Rica motorhome, Panama autocaravana, Honduras motorhome

Carro-casa is the Central American synonym for a motorhome or autocaravana (Costa Rica, Panama, Nicaragua, Honduras). It can refer to either a self-propelled motorhome or a towed casa rodante.

Costa Rica and Panama host a growing community of overlanders and foreign retirees living in "carros-casa" at resorts and RV parks. Related terms: motorhome, autocaravana, casa rodante. Official documents tend to use those rather than carro-casa.

Related terms

Motorhome Casa rodante Coche vivienda (Guatemala / Central America) RV (Recreational Vehicle)
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