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  1. Don_Don avatar

    9 day summary

    by Don_Don 04 May 2012

    Trip report costa rica 2012. We (2) had 10 days in CR, SJOLaFortunaMACorcovadoalajuelaSJO Home. we used the shuttle busses

  2. jaguarman_corcovado avatar

    RE: Sierpe to Matapalo

    by jaguarman_corcovado 23 April 2012

    The most cost effective way will be to taxi to the Palmar Norte bus stop. In Palmar I would take either the bus coming from San Jose…

  3. tropical_storm avatar

    Puerto Jimenez and / or Drake Bay?

    by tropical_storm 09 April 2012

    Hi All, So, we're planning a trip to Osa for NEXT WEEK! We've emailed the ranger station in Corcovado, although we know it's pretty last…

  4. smudge3491 avatar

    RE: Leaving Drake Bay

    by smudge3491 08 April 2012

    we have stayed at the Hotel Ojala two times - the last about 10 years ago. Fred, the owner, is great and will be a big help for you.…

  5. irwinsg avatar

    RE: Solohobo - Drake Bay to Puerto Jimenez?

    by irwinsg 07 April 2012

    Crap - thanks, I was assuming I'd have access to a direct flight from Puerto Jimenez to Palmar Sur / Sierpe to complete the loop. Not…

  6. smudge3491 avatar

    RE: Solohobo - Drake Bay to Puerto Jimenez?

    by smudge3491 06 April 2012

    the part I know having done it two times - in Sierpe go to the Pulperia Fenix on the right side of the road just before the river, and…

  7. wunderlust2008 avatar

    RE: Shuttle from Manuel Antonio to Sierpe

    by wunderlust2008 19 February 2012

    When I was there in December, my lodge owner in Drake Bay told me the last boat leaves Sierpe at 3:30pm. I took the Osa Shuttle (booked…

  8. SoloHobo avatar

    RE: Shuttle from Manuel Antonio to Sierpe

    by SoloHobo 17 February 2012

    There is also Osa Shuttle, but you dont have to get the 1130 boat, they depart when full until about 1pm ish... You also can fly from…

  9. jaguarman_corcovado avatar

    Re: Costa Rica transport

    by jaguarman_corcovado 13 February 2012

    Hi Bob, There are no direct flights from La Fortuna to Puerto Jimenez, you will need to go through San Jose. If coming to the Osa,…

  10. lgralins avatar

    RE: Taxi costs in Costa Rica?

    by lgralins 10 February 2012

    Thanks everyone! This will definitely help us figure out our budget and how much cash to have on hand. The route SoloHobo described…

  11. lgralins avatar

    Taxi costs in Costa Rica?

    by lgralins 09 February 2012

    My husband and I are prepping for an ~2 week trip to Costa Rica from late March through mid April. We plan to mostly travel by bus (San…

  12. smudge3491 avatar

    RE: COST OF MEALS IN DRAKE BAY?!?

    by smudge3491 17 January 2012

    we stayed at Hotel Ojala 2 times, once our daughter joined us. We arrived there from Sierpe via boat - which was a great adventure in…

  13. bitingbums avatar

    Re: Corcovado Do-It-Yourself

    by bitingbums 14 January 2012

    thcguy123, what time does your flight arrive in Costa Rica? There are a few companies that do shuttles from the airport to Arenal, but…

  14. thcguy123 avatar

    RE: Corcovado Do-It-Yourself

    by thcguy123 10 January 2012

    We just found out we have an extra day to kill before the festival and are thinking of changing our itinerary....do you think this new…

  15. thcguy123 avatar

    RE: Costs Rica - what to see & do in 10 days!?

    by thcguy123 10 January 2012

    We just found out we have an extra day to kill before the festival and are thinking of changing our itinerary....do you think this new…

  16. thcguy123 avatar

    RE: Corcovado Do-It-Yourself

    by thcguy123 09 January 2012

    A couple other questions.... 1.) Originally my plan was to take a 5 hour shuttle ride from San Jose to Sierpe and then the boat to Drake…

  17. degree_of_Freedom avatar

    2 weeks incl. Drake Bay and Samara?

    by degree_of_Freedom 07 January 2012

    My girlfriend and I are planning a 13 day trip to Costa Rica for Early Feb 2012. We are looking forward to swimming (not surfing) at beaches…

  18. tjstieve avatar

    RE: Costa Rica Preliminary Itinerary- Too Ambitious?

    by tjstieve 07 January 2012

    OK. Thanks to all for the advice and info. It has been very helpful. I think I've figured out what I want to do at this point: 02/09-…

  19. thcguy123 avatar

    RE: Corcovado Do-It-Yourself

    by thcguy123 06 January 2012

    Last question. If we take a boat to Sierpe to Drak Bay then does the boat drop you right near Cabinas Jade Mar or do you get dropped…

  20. cresti avatar

    RE: Corcovado Do-It-Yourself

    by cresti 06 January 2012

    If you can, save on accommodation ($20 per night for a dbb room with shared bathroom kept clean... basic room but clean) and spend that…

  21. tjstieve avatar

    RE: Costa Rica Preliminary Itinerary- Too Ambitious?

    by tjstieve 06 January 2012

    Yea, thats understandable. Neither of us have been down to this area before and I thought a long bus ride for a day might be a good way…

  22. cresti avatar

    Corcovado Do-It-Yourself

    by cresti 05 January 2012

    Hi Travelfolks, I just came back from a week in CR and wanted to share a couple of things about this amazing national park. No need…

  23. jaguarman_corcovado avatar

    RE: Drake Bay and Corcovado NP hiking

    by jaguarman_corcovado 03 January 2012

    I wouldn't drive to Sierpe, boat to drake bay, boat back to Sierpe and then drive to Puerto Jimenez. Instead, I would drive directly…

  24. letraveller avatar

    Re: Drake Bay and Corcovado NP hiking

    by letraveller 03 January 2012

    thanks for all the helpful advice. I'm wondering if we have about a 1 week in the area and will be driving, is it worth it to try to…

  25. whynot96 avatar

    Re: Getting from Quepos to Drake Bay

    by whynot96 09 December 2011

    I am also interested in getting to the Drake Bay area via shuttle/bus. I am having difficulty finding a schedule and information regarding…

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