Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
San José
US$7; three hours; departs 7:30am, 8:30am, 9am, 10:30am, 1pm, 4pm,
5:30pm and 8:30pm.
San Vito
US$8; 3½ hours; departs 5:30am, 9am, 11am, 2pm and 7pm.
From Terminal Quepos
Terminal Quepos is on the side-street west of the Interamericana.
Dominical
US$3; 1½ hours; departs 7am, 9am, 11:30am, 3:30pm and 4pm.
Puerto Jiménez (via Palmar Norte)
US$9.50; five hours; departs 6:30am, 11am and
3pm.
Quepos
US$5; three hours; departs 7am, 11:30am and 3:30pm.
Uvita
US$3.50; 2 hours; departs 9am and 4pm.
From Other Bus Stops
The following buses originate in San Isidro.
Buenos Aires
US$2.25; 1½ hours; departs hourly from Terminal Gafeso from around
5am to 7:30pm.
San Gerardo de Rivas
(for Parque Nacional Chirripó) US$3; 1½ hours; departs from
the local terminal on Av 6 at 5:30am and 2pm.
TAXI
A 4WD taxi to San Gerardo de Rivas will cost between US$25 and US$30. To arrange
one, it's best to inquire through your accommodations.
San Gerardo de Rivas
If you have plans to climb Chirripó, you're in the right place - the tiny, tranquil town of
San Gerardo de Rivas is at the doorstep of the national park. This is a place to get supplies,
a good night's rest and a hot shower before embarking on the trek.
Although hikers are keen to press on to the park as quickly as possible, the logistics of
getting up the mountain and the infrequent bus schedule will almost certainly require a
night in San Gerardo before the hike, the night after or both. Luckily, the boulder-strewn
Río Chirripó and bird-filled alpine scenery make it a beautiful place to linger. Those who
