Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Internet access is at
Zuma Tours
. The only ATM in town is a BCR
cajero
located across
from Chico's Bar. The nearest full-service bank is in Cóbano. For money exchange, tour
operators in town will take US dollars, euros or traveler's checks.
El Parque
LAUNDRY
2642-0164; laundry per kg US$2, bikes/scooters/ATVs per day US$10/40/75;
7am-8pm)
The best place in town to get your laundry done. It also rents bikes, scooters and ATVs.
Librería Topsy
LIBRARY
Has US newspapers and magazines, and a large lending library with mostly used books in
several languages. Accepts trade-ins but doesn't offer straight swaps.
Getting There & Away
BOAT
A fast passenger ferry connects Montezuma to Jacó in an hour. At US$40 or so, it's not
cheap, but it'll save you a day's worth of travel. Boats depart at 9:30am daily and the price
includes van transfer from the beach to the Jacó bus terminal. Book in advance from any
tour operator. Dress appropriately; you will get wet.
BUS
Buses depart Montezuma from the sandy lot on the beach, across from the soccer field.
Buy tickets directly from the driver. To get to Mal País and Santa Teresa, go to Cóbano
and change buses.
Cabo Blanco via Cabuya
US$1.50; 45 minutes; departs 8:15am, 10:15am, 12:15pm
and 4:15pm.
Paquera, via Cóbano
US$3; two hours; departs 5:30am, 8am, 10am, noon, 2pm and
4pm.
San José
US$14; five hours; departs 6:20am and 2:20pm.
CAR & TAXI
