If by chance, you encounter any difficult situation, either in the planning or while traveling, feel free to contact us. The staff at school will do our best to smooth out the ride.

Please don't forget to consider health insurance - there are several options that are very inexpensive and provide excellent coverage. Our expert in the field can be located here:


How to get to Manuel Antonio, Quepos.
Remember that our preferred method is to meet you at the airport and to arrange transportation directly to Manuel Antonio. But of course, if your travel plans don't allow for that, or if you desire to strike out on your own...
It is easy to get to Manuel Antonio from San José.  There are direct buses which leave the "Coca-Cola" bus station (all taxis know how to get there) from San José four times daily, 6:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM, and 7:30 PM.; the cost is about $5.00 U.S.  The trip is very enjoyable and lasts 3 hours. 



You could also rent a car, although rent-a-cars are very expensive here. A couple of car rental companies are:

Additionally, there is a shuttle flight, which takes twenty minutes each way. Reservations and pre-payment are needed. The link to the web site is : www.flysansa.com

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You may also check with our local travel agent in Quepos, LYNCH TRAVEL (506) 777-1170, LYNTUR@RACSA.CO.CR, www.lynchtravel.com . They will provide you with the most updated and accurate travel information.
There are also private shuttle buses that will take directly to Manuel Antonio.  We invite you to visit www.graylinecostarica.com or www.interbusonline.com

Hotel and Hostel Accomadations

HOTEL CALIFORNIA Apartado Postal 159 Quepos, Costa Rica Tel +506 777 1234 / Fax +506 777 1062 hotelcal@racsa.co.cr hotel-california.com

Hotel Byblos & Casino http://www.bybloshotelcostarica.com

La Pasada

Hostel Vista Serena Hostel Vista Serena

Flor Blanca www.govisitcostarica.com/listings/listingDetails.asp?coid=373

Mono Azul We now have a USA toll free number for reservations: 1-800-381-3578Phone Number:  506-777-2572       Fax: 011-506-777-1954 hotelmonoazul.com

Hotel La Mariposa Tel: 1-800-416-2747 Web Site: http://www.lamariposa.com

Hotel Plinio Tel:: +(506)777-0055 Fax: +(506)777-0558 Web Site: www.hotelplinio.com Virtual Tour: http://www.costaricanet.net/plinio/vrplinio/vrplinio.html

La Colina Tel:(506) 777-0231 Tel/Fax:(506)777-1553 Web Site: /www.lacolina.com Virtual Tour: http://www.lacolina.com/vrs/room/room.htm

Si Como No? Tel:(506)777-0777 Fax:(506)777-1093 1-800-282-0488 ext 300 Web Site:www.sicomono.com Virtual Tour: http://www.sicomono.com/vr/pool/pool.htm