Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Basic but sparkling-new
cabinas
set off the main highway, 1km south of town. Rooms are
in little square houses with cold-water bathrooms, fans, new tiles and sweet window treat-
ments.
Hacienda Pozo Azul Adventures
BUNGALOW
( 2438-2616, 2761-1360;
www.haciendapozoazul.com
; s/d incl breakfast US$80/92; )
Located near the southern end of La Virgen, Pozo Azul features luxurious 'tent suites'
scattered on the edge of the tree line, all on raised polished-wood platforms and dressed
with luxurious bedding and mosquito nets. At night, the frogs and wildlife sing you to
sleep as raindrops patter on the canvas roof.
Pozo Azul also has a restaurant-bar in town with a lovely riverside veranda.
Restaurante y Cabinas Tía Rosita
SODA
( 2761-1032; meals US$2-6; )
Tía Rosita is the best
soda
in La Virgen, with excellent
casados
and Costa Rican-style
chiles rellenos
(stuffed fried peppers). The family also rents several
cabinas
with private
hot-water bathrooms and plenty of breathing space, located about 100m down the road.
Restaurante Mar y Tierra
RESTAURANT
( 2761-1603; mains US$4-11; 8am-10pm)
La Virgen's favorite fine-dining (but still very relaxed) option is this comfortable seafood
and steak restaurant that's popular with both locals and travelers.
Information
Most of La Virgen's businesses are strung along the highway, including a gas station, a
Banco Nacional with 24-hour ATM, and a couple of small supermarkets.
Getting There & Away
La Virgen lies on Hwy 126, about 8km north of San Miguel and 17km southwest of Puerto
Viejo de Sarapiquí. Buses originating in San José, San Miguel or Puerto Viejo de Sara-
piquí make regular stops in La Virgen. If you're driving, the curvy road is paved between
