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vice were due to expire by the time this topic goes to press; call ahead before planning
your trip.
If the service is discontinued, you'll need either time or money to visit the archipelago.
Slow and inexpensive public boats (US$4, two to three hours) run twice a week, leaving
San Carlos at 1pm Tuesday and Friday, with stops at San Fernando and Mancarrón. They
leave Mancarrón, stopping about 30 minutes later at San Fernando, at 4:30am Tuesday
and Friday (US$4). If that doesn't work with your schedule, you can hire a private boat
(seating at least six) for US$120 to US$150 between San Carlos and the islands.
Most visitors hire private
pangas
between the islands; it's at least US$20 round-trip
between San Fernando and Mancarrón. A cheaper and more adventurous way to explore
the archipelago is to paddle. Kayaks and canoes are available for rent on both Mancarrón
and San Fernando.
