Getting
Here -
There are a number of ways to get to EB's
location; Villa de la Luna y Sol
in St. Teresa.
Fly To San Jose -
We recommend TICO TRAVEL - (1-800-493-8426)
Take the Earth Beat Shuttle -
Let us do the driving - arrange an early flight to meet with our airport
shuttle. If you come in later or prefer to do your own thing here are
some suggestions. (You may not want to travel at night. See accommodations
below in case it’s too late to travel on your day of arrival.) Please
note that times are subject to change and costs are approximate).
Fly from Airport to TAMBOR -
Quickest way. If you do not make our shuttle and do not want to drive
yourself or hire a taxi - do it the easy way. Take a 20 minute flight
from San Jose to Tambor. Check Sansa www.flysansa.com or Nature Air www.natureair.com.
Or check with the Information Desk in Main Terminal or your travel agent.
Usually there is a morning and mid afternoon flight. You can have
a rental car meet you at Tambor (ask your travel agent) or take a taxi
service to us. ($60).
Driving
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For the more adventurous or if you decide to rent a car at the airport.
Advise a 4WD. Pick up a map at the airport and look for the Nicoya Peninsula-this
is where you are headed. Find the tip of the Peninsula-Cabo Blanco-then
follow this northwest a few kilometers until you see Mal Pais/St. Teresa
- this is your final destination. It’s about a 2 drive to the
ferry in Puntarenus for the trip to Paquera. You want to get to the
ferry one hour in advance for a spot on line. After 30-40 cars you will
have to wait for the next ferry, so give yourself at least 3 hours for
the ride, without stopping. You will need to purchase your ferry ticket
at a designated window about 15 minutes prior to its departure. You
will pay for the car, which includes the driver, but each passenger
is an extra ferry fee. If you are running late, stay in your car line
and let the ticket person come to your car so you do not loose your
spot. He will walk along the line of cars and pass out slips of paper
to the first 30 or so cars in line. You then take this slip of paper
to the ticket office and buy your ticket. You drive on to the ferry
but your passengers need to get out and walk. The ferry ride is around
1 hour 15 minutes, plus another hour and a half drive to St. Teresa/Mal
Pais.
Hire a Taxi or Van -
At the airport, which can cost $200+. For a group this may be the best
and easiest way to get to Mal Pais, especially for three or more passengers
who can split. Or you can hire a taxi to take you to Puntarenas, take
the ferry to Paquera, and then go by bus or taxi from Paquera. At Paquera
you can either take the bus to Cobano ($5), then hire a taxi from Cobano
to us ($20). Or take private taxi from Paquera to us, ($60). It’s
OK to negotiate-speaking Spanish helps. Sometimes it works, sometimes
it doesn’t.
Accommodations
-
There are several accommodations near the airport. The Hampton Inn being
one of the nicest. Your travel agent can help you with the accommodation.
If you would like a discount motel further away from the airport, try
the Millenium11 B&B. (e-mail bbmilleniun@racsa.co.cr.) A taxi from
the airport will take you there ($3). Or arrange for the Millenium to
pick you up at airport.
Bus: Slow but Cheap -
IYou will need to pay in colones so do a money exchange at the airport.
After you collect your luggage and pass through customs, go outside
the terminal to the bus stop. Take a bus to downtown San Jose.($3) When
the bus turns left onto Paseo Colon, (main street of the city), get
off the bus two stops later. Or take a cab to the Puntarenas bus station.
($3). Buses leave for Puntarenas every hour. ($4). When the bus arrives
in Puntarenas, take a cab to the ferry [$2), or walk three blocks east
to the Lancha. (The Lancha is for passengers only).
These times may change, as well as costs. This is Costa Rica where anything
goes. We have high season and off season. You may want to pick up a
schedule at the airport if you can find one. Worse case scenario is
that you would have to wait. Travel Guide's highly recommended. Generally
the lancha leaves Puntarenas for Paquera at 6am, 11:00, and 3:15 PM.
($3). The Ferry (for passengers and cars) leaves Puntarenas for Paquera
at 5 am, 8:45, 12:30 p.m, 2:30, 5:00 and 8:15. (Passenger tickets $4).
When you arrive in Paquera, take a bus to Cobano, ($5), then a taxi
to our location in St. Teresa ($20). Or the local bus that runs twice
daily from Cobano to Mal Pais. ($3). All prices subject to change.
Suggestion -
Make sure you have your map and directions with
you at all times along with a Spanish dictionary. If your not travelling
with us then your on your own and do not want to get lost, which you
won’t if you take these instructions with you. Confirm specific
directions to our locale prior to your departure.
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