Getting Here

RENTAL CAR:  From San Jose, the shortest route is the Panamerican-Costanera route, but there are three routes that can be taken, described below.

• Panamerican-Costanera:  Take the Pan-American Highway (Hwy 2) from San Jose to San Isidro.  Turn right on Dominical Highway.  At the end turn left on the Costanera Highway.  Drive through Dominical, Uvita, and take a right on the Pan-American Highway at Palmar Norte.  Take a right 45 minutes later at Chacarita, and gas up at the intersection as needed.  Proceed to Puerto Jimenez.
   

  Pan-American

• :  Take the Pan-American Highway (Hwy 2) from San Jose to Chacarita, passing through San Isidro, Buenos Aires, and Palmar Norte en route.  Take a right at Chacarita, and gas up as needed.  Proceed to Puerto Jimenez.
   

• Costanera:  Take the Puntarenas freeway west past the airport and pick up the Jacó exit and from the coast, pick up the Costanera.  Be prepared for abysmal road conditions between Quepos and Dominical, but push on happy from Dominicall all the way to Palmar Norte and your right on the Pan-American.  Take a right 45 minutes later at Chacarita, and gas up at the intersection as needed.  Proceed to Puerto Jimenez.

AIR:  There are 5-6 daily commercial flights between San Jose and Puerto Jimenez between two airlines, of which Natureair  is the one least likely to cancel your flight, lose your reservation, or fall out of the sky.  The charter airline Alfa Romeo Air Charter also provides charter air service between Puerto Jiménez and any domestic airport desired.  Alfa Romeo's rate schedule for different routes are presented as well. A third choice, Sansa, is not very reliable, but if you want to try them they are located next to the main terminal in San Jose. Our choice is Natureair.

BUS:  Below is a listing of all the bus schedules originating and finishing in Puerto Jimenez.  Please note that there are three actual bus pickup points for the different lines, so ask in town to make sure you're at the right place.  There is the Main Bus Station, the Carate Bus Station, and the La Palma buses pick up on the corner beside El Regalón in downtown Puerto Jimenez.

TAXI:  You can secure a van and driver for up to six people and luggage from San Jose for around $250. Our choice is Jose at Americana Travel. He is friendly, speaks English, and will show you the beautiful scenery enroute. Prior arrangements can be made with him by calling at 506-844-2109. He will meet you at the airport.

BOAT:  Jimenez is now served by two fast boats that make two round trips daily at various times for a fee of $4.  The lancha is the slow boat and travels daily to Golfito, departing at six a.m. from Jimenez, arriving 7:30 at the muellecito of Golfito.  It returns at 11:30 a.m., arriving at 1:00 p.m.  Commonly two boats make the run daily, and when this is the case, the first departs Golfito at 11:00, or when it fills up.  The price is $2 with additional fees for surf-boards and packs.

Getting Around In Puerto Jimenez

Taxi:     Once you get to Puerto Jimenez you can get around by taxi.  It will cost you about 1000 colones (about $2.00 USD). One thing to keep in mind is the taxi drivers "go off duty" after 6:00 PM on Sunday. 

Bicycle:    You can rent a bicycle for around $10.00 USD per day and will be able to get all around Puerto Jimenez and the areas surrounding.  If you stay at Casa de Costa Rica there is a bicycle in the garage for your use.

Walk:   When you stay at Casa de Costa Rica you will be able to walk to any place in Puerto Jimenez as you are within a 5 minute walk to any place in the town.