Puerto Jimenez Travel Guide

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Cabinas Jimenez: Comfy Mid-Range Digs

These little cabinas near the water in Puerto Jimenez are run by an American ex-pat and his family. The rooms vary in price but we had a clean room with a hot shower, mini refrigerator and room to sleep 3 (one double bed and one single) for $40 US. The rooms are small but cozy and feature murals painted on the walls. The facilities include an open-air lounge area with fresh bottled water and magazines, lounge chairs outside each room, beach access and manicured grounds. It is walking distance to the main drag in town and came highly recommended by our host, Lana, in Carate at the Luna Lodge. The owner is knowledgeable and was happy to recommend several restaurants to us and he arranged for a wake-up and a taxi so we didn’t miss our early morning flight. It’s a nice alternative if you’re looking for a mid-range hotel in Puerto Jimenez.

Unique Qualities: Waterfront location

Prices: US$40-80

Phone: (506) 2735-5090

Website: http://www.cabinasjimenez.com/

Other Contact: info@cabinasjimenez.com

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Puerto Jimenez to Carate

There are several ways to get to the “town” of Carate, the southern gateway to Corcovado National Park. Taking a taxi from the city of Puerto Jimenez, might not be the most economical or fastest way, but it is very easy. Most, if not all, of the hotels, lodges and tent camps on the road to Carate will arrange for a taxi to pick you up at the airport and transport you directly door-to-door. The advantage of a taxi is they’re usually air conditioned and you have your own, comfy seat. Also you can ask the driver to stop along the way if you desire to take a picture or what have you. We hired a driver on the way into Carate (because the only transportation alternatives we were given by our lodge were private taxi and charter plane so we chose the cheaper option) but know that if you’re on a budget you can also take the Collectivo. Our driver was friendly, and punctual (he was waiting for us when our plane landed) and he even took the time to stop and point out wildlife to us along the road. We were aware that the trip between Puerto Jimenez and Carate takes on average 2 to 2.5 hours in the dry season, but our ride really only took 1.5 hours. We didn’t need to worry about having cash on hand either, as the payment to our driver was made by our hotel and just put on our bill. Taking a taxi isn’t cheap. It’s $80 US one way (but can seat 4 passengers comfortably so if you can split the cost, do). But the roads are unpaved and rough on cars (you also have to cross several rivers on the journey) and it’s not likely that your driver will be able to pick up a return fare so the price is justified. You may be able to find a taxi cheaper if you arrange it yourself, but ours was arranged by our hotel. It’s more expensive than driving yourself or riding the Collectivo but cheaper than chartering a plane.

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Travel Like A Local

The cheapest way to get between Puerto Jimenez and Carate is definitely by taking the colectivo. It’s also a great way to feel like a local. The colectivo is basically a pickup truck with a tarp fashioned over the truck bed to act as a roof / sun protection. Two wooden planks are fixed to each side of the truck bed. It’s not the most comfortable seat in the world, but it’s a fun way to travel. And be aware that the roads are unpaved so expect a bumpy ride. If you’re taking the colectivo get there early to get the best seat (the ones nearest the truck cab). They squeeze in as many people as they can for the ride so prepared to be cozy. We had 4 people sitting on each plank and three standing up, hanging off the back, then another 2 adults and 2 children smooshed into the cab along with the driver. If the colectivo fills up many times they will call for another one to pick up the passengers they can’t fit, but that’s not always possible. They turned away passengers on our trip and denied them another colectivo, another reason to get there early. The ride between Puerto Jimenez and Carate takes about 2 hours and the driver will stop for a 5 minute break halfway through the ride. The cost is $7 US one way.

Leaves Puerto Jimenez for Carate: 6 am & 1:30 pm daily.

Leaves Carate for Puerto Jimenez: 8:30 am & 3:00 pm daily.

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Susanna K. added lodging The Corner in Puerto Jimenez

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What's there: Free Internet Access, Free_Towel, Laundry Service, WiFi in room, Wireless Internet Access

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