Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 771-2566; dishes US$2-5; 8am-4pm)
Near the entrance to the park, this wonderful
restaurant is run by a local women's co-op. There's outdoor seating on a deck with hum-
mingbirds buzzing about. Fresh-cooked meals include soup, rice and beans or grilled
cheese. In addition to bottled water, there's hot tea for chilly days, as well as homemade
strawberry jam.
It's also a good place to inquire about l ocal guides who can lead excursions into
primary rainforest.
Information
Admission to the park (US$5) is paid at Las Nubes, near Cerro Punta. Camping permits
(US$3 per person) are payable at the ranger station.
If you plan to spend much time at Las Nubes, be sure to bring a jacket. This side of the
park, at 2280m above sea level, has a cool climate - temperatures are usually around
24°C (75°F) in the daytime and drop to about 3°C (38°F) at night.
Getting There & Away
The Las Nubes entrance is about 7km from Cerro Punta; a sign on the main road in Cerro
Punta marks the turnoff. The road starts out good and paved, but by the time you reach
the park it's a rutted track suitable only for 4WD vehicles. From Cerro Punta, you can
take a taxi (US$6 for two people).
