Provincia de Limón Travel Forum

My boyfriend and I would like to go from Cahuita to Sixaola/Bocas del Toro, do we have to go to Limon to catch the bus to Sixaola or is there a bus that stops in Cahuita to Sixaola?
Can someone help us please?

We plan to do a night time hike while we're in Monteverde and are wondering about your experiences with the various options. There are night hike options in the Children's Forest, at Selvatura, and in the Montana Forest (booked through a homestay organization) that we know about.

Any experiences you can share?

Thanks.

where is the best places for surfing in or around cahuita?
are there places to rent surf boards?
thanks.

Hi,

I'll be staying in Puerto Viejo for two months this summer (June-August). I'm wondering how to do my banking...can you just withdraw from a local ATM using a US debit card? Anyone have suggestions about how to access my funds without having to bring a lot of cash (which would be hazardous and not smart). Thanks!

We're going to spend a couple of days in Monteverde and need an affordable place to stay. I would prefer a small hotel/B&B. Hostel would do as long as there are individual rooms as opposed to dorm style. Our max budget is $40-50 per night for two people.
Since we're not renting a car I would prefer somewhere closer to the site.

hey my fellow travellers,

i have one question for you. I was in Puerto Viejo (Limon area) in september and one local guy told me there was some movie made down in Puerto Viejo (or maybe close area). I was trying to find out the name of the movie but haven't managed to. Does anybody know the name of the movie? I would really like to watch it and remember this awesome place on the earth.
thanx a lot

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Which lodge do you think would be better for 2 nights? Arco Iris or Trapp family? We are stumped. I liked the fact that Arco iris is next to the town and the price seems very reasonable, although after looking at the town in photos, the town really doesnt look all that appealing, but I could be wrong. We will have a rental car to get to town if we choose the Trapp Family Lodge. I like that Trapp has its own restaurant, cable tv and a nice view from the mountain suites, but then I hear it's very cold and windy. The problem I find with Arco Iris is that there are no screens on the windows and I dont know if that is going to be a big problem or not. Hopefully someone can help me make a decision, Im so confused.




Would love to hear your input. Thanks!

Can you please tell me the name of the owner of el parquecito,I heard he is the owner of several venues as welland if possible his nationality,
Thank you,
Srostom

7 of us will be there from March 17 to 22. Does anyone have suggestions and/or e-mails for Spencer Seaside and Villa del Mar?

Thanks

We are considering staying at the Cahuita National Park Hotel next month for several nights and would like to hear about your experiences there--clean? safe? friendly? good for a 14 year old?

Also, interested in finding out more things to do in the area--snorkeling experiences, swimming, boogie boarding, nature, wildlife??

Also,wondering for 4 nights which would be a better choice,??-- Dominical or Cahuita???, for nature, peace, beach, quiet, safety, interesting wildlife,simming, boogie boarding, nature advenrues that would suit a 14 year old?

Thanks,
Jesse

I am going to Puerto Viejo in December. Has anyone been to La Isla Inn?

Hi everyone

Was just needing some advice on the best way to get to Rio from Limon... was hoping to avoid getting a flight so that we could enjoy the scenery along the way.. would there be a train??

Thankyou!

When I was in Cahuita all the trash locals produced were dumped on the reefs in the ocean,,,is that still the case

Hi, I am a single (just divorced) guy looking at moving to C.R. I was there last year for 3 months and will be there the latter part of the summer. I want to find very inexpensive place to stay on the Caribbean side and Cahuita looks good. What can you tell me about the area as I have never been to this side of the country. I will probably have 3-4 weeks to stay here.
I do not desire anything fancy. Simple but clean and safe is just fine for me
I will be in C.R. for at least 5 months and maybe stay for good.
Terry Cook

Hello...I know my POSTED TITLE may sound silly...but...

Planning a 3 week stay in Puerto Viejo area. Would prefer to rent a small cottage or house with AIR CONDITIONING (in bedroom only...is fine). Prefer Cocles, Play Chiquita or Punta Uva.

Do any members living in Puerto Viejo area have any suggestions? We arrive June 2 leaving June 20th.

Thank you in advance for any "leads".

JJ

I'm planning on booking our last three nights at Cabanas La Pradera in Monteverde in mid-May. Has anyone stayed here before? They offer fully equipped rustic cabins that look super cute online. The price is a steal too!

Our only concern is getting to San Jose on our last day around 12pm. Our flight departs at 3pm. Does anyone see any big problems getting to San Jose in time to catch our flight?

Thanks!

Several mentions of this Beach so far, but is it a great place to stay? I am looking at going there September for 4 weeks. Can you tell me if anyone has been to this part of CR and what are the high lights this country can offer at that time of the year? i am interested in clean budget beach accommodation and would like to see the major natural sights of the country comfortably during the month I am there. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

I'm planning on traveling to Puerto Viejo and Cahuita in CR soon and am wondering if I really need an SUV or is a regular car a possibility.

Last year I went to Jaco', Manuel Antonio on the pacific side and it was not a problem.

I know that in other areas of CR an SUV is a must, like parts of the Guanacaste coast and Monteverde if it's raining!

We are considering a trip to Costa Rica in June, but are concerned about going during the rainy season. Does anyone have experience traveling in Costa Rica at this time? Any advice?

I am 32 and will be traveling solo to Costa Rica this winter. I will be spending about 5 days in the Puerto Viejo are and would love some input on where to stay.

I am looking for a place that is clean, nice and doesn't have to many bugs in the room. I would also like to stay in a place where other solo travelers or groups of single people tend to stay. You know where the action is whatever that may be.

Any suggestions are greatly apprecited!

Christy

http://www.jungletomsafaris.com/packages.htm
- does anyone have experience of this?

Will someone please tell me how long it will take to drive from Arenal to Puerto Viejo an then from Puerto Viejo to Alajuela?
Thanks so much!!!

Hi!

Did anyone take the Tortuguero tour with BARBARA HARTUNG or stayed at the Miss miriam 2 or Miss Junie's hotel? I thinking of taking this tour but there's very little info on it or the hotels.



Thanks.

We are 6 people touring Costa Rica from Tortugero to Arenal, then Manuel Antonio and finally Poas.
We start on November 9th. The tour agency offered us a non 4X4, 12 seats car.
Is this enough or do we need a 4X4 car?

Thanks for all answers

Quiquog

Hello,

I am looking to rent a home/cabin/cottage on or close to the beach was hoping someone here would know of a way to do this as the internet has limited options. I need a place to rent that is relaxing and "out of the way". I would like to rent it from mid OCT to mid DEC. Any info would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks

Holly

Hi,
I am planning my very first solo trip this December and I would like to go to Costa Rica. Dose anyone have suggestions for what part of CR I should visit. Puerto Viejo looks cool, but I am not sure. I am interested in surfing but I would need to take lessons because I am not an experienced surfer. What are some of the fun must do things in CR?

Thanks, Siobhan

Has any one ever stayed at the Chimuri Beach Cottages in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Limon?? If so....what did you think of it?
Thanks
Lidrokz

I am going to this area in December, and I am rather confused about the lodging
in Tortugero. I keep finding lodges which include bus transport, boat transport, and lodging as one price. Is there no way to fly in from San Jose,
stay in a hotel, hire a guide for the area, without paying the high price of the all-inclusive packages?
Anyone been there to help me plan this out?
Thanks.
Viktor

Im trying to figure out how to get from Monteverde to Tamarindo in the afternoon. Looks like the bus leaves only in the morning. Even Interbus or Grayline.
Thinking about taking a taxi to Tilaran and catching the public bus to liberia from there and then on to the beach.
Anyone know a better way?
Or how much a taxi from Monteverde to Tilaran would cost?
I know that we could just get a private minibus for the whole trip that leaves whenever we want but thats like $100. A bit too much.
Thanks

Hi

I am currently on the NCL Crown on a cruise from Valparpaiso to Philadephia. I just found out that I need to attend a business meeting and have to disembark at Port of Limon, Costa Rica and then try to get back to the U.S.

Can any body help me is advising me how best to fly back to the U.S. from the Port of Limon? From the internet, it appears that I might have to try to fly back to U.S. from San Jose, Costa Rica. However, I do not know how best to travel from Port of Limon to San Jose.

Please note that I cannot speak any spanish at all.

Any help would be much appreciated!

Po Lam