Via Guápiles: taking 3 buses and 1 boat. Buses are more frequent.
Skipping Guápiles: taking 2 buses and 1 boat. Buses are less frequent.
Option A
Section 1: San José to Guápiles
Bus company:
Grupo Caribeños
price:
₡1530
estimated length:
2h
Origin terminal:
Destination Terminal:
Need to buy ticket in advance?:
Last update:
20 April 2021
Section 2: Guápiles to Cariari
Bus company:
Coopetraca
price:
₡530
estimated length:
30min
time schedule:
Origin terminal:
Destination Terminal:
Need to buy ticket in advance?:
Last update:
21 April 2021
Section 3: Cariari to La Pavona
Bus company:
Coopetraca
price:
₡1150
estimated length:
1h30min
Origin terminal:
Destination Terminal:
Need to buy ticket in advance?:
Last update:
21 April 2021
Section 4: La Pavona to Tortuguero
Bus company:
(Several boat operators)
price:
₡3000 (Variable)
estimated length:
45min (Variable with river conditions)
Origin terminal:
Destination Terminal:
Need to buy ticket in advance?:
No
Last update:
21 April 2021
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Option B
Section 2: Cariari to La Pavona
Bus company:
Coopetraca
price:
₡1150
estimated length:
1h30min
Origin terminal:
Destination Terminal:
Need to buy ticket in advance?:
Last update:
21 April 2021
Section 3: La Pavona to Tortuguero
Bus company:
(Several boat operators)
price:
₡3000 (Variable)
estimated length:
45min (Variable with river conditions)
Origin terminal:
Destination Terminal:
Need to buy ticket in advance?:
No
Last update:
21 April 2021
Where to stay?
HostelWorld is one the best resources to find not only a good bed to sleep at night, but also the experience you want to live during your trip.
Go in now and find your next home away from home.
How to stay safe?
SafetyWing is the insurance made for travelers who want to be flexible in time and location, while still saving money. At only about $40 per 4 weeks, Nomad Insurance gives you a very complete worldwide travel medical coverage. This means that you are covered against both medical and travel related issues.
Good news are that you can buy it now, even if you are already traveling.
