Where is Casa Punta Preciosa
Address: Barigones de Montana, Puerto Jimenez, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
The most biologically intense place on earth
Terra Incognita is located on the Osa Peninsula, in the heart of the Reserva Forestal Golfo Dulce and a few hundred meters from the Corcovado border.
This region has been presented by National Geographic as “the most biologically intense place on earth”. Its exceptional location allows many activities on site or nearby.
How to get to Casa Punta Preciosa
From San Jose to Finca Terra Incognita
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By car. In San Jose, head south towards Jaco (CR27 then CR34). You will pass through the following cities: Jaco, Quepos, Dominical, Uvita. In Palmar Norte, join the Interamerican (CR2) to Panama. In chacarita, head towards Puerto Jimenez (CR245) by turning right just after the gas station. At the entrance to Canaza (16 km before reaching Puerto Jimenez), take the first road on the right before the grocery shop. The house is on the right at 4 km. Distance: 379 km. Journey time: 6h30.
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By Taxi / Shuttle. There are cabs that offer regular or on-demand service, shared or private. Rates are very different depending on the service. They range from $80 to $500. We can book this service for you if you wish.
Passing through Puerto Jimenez
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You can fly or take the bus to Puerto Jimenez, then take a cab from Puerto Jimenez to Terra Incognita.
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You'll find all the information you need in the following sections.
From San Jose to Puerto Jimenez
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By car. In San Jose, head south towards Jaco (CR27 then CR34). You will pass through Jaco, Quepos, Dominical, Uvita. In Palmar Norte, join the Interamerican (CR2). In chacarita, head towards Puerto Jimenez (CR245) by turning right just after the petrol station. Distance: 379 km. Duration of the trip: 6:00 hours.
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By plane. Sansa Airlines offers several daily flights between San José and Puerto Jimenez. Reservations on the Internet (www.flysansa.com). Departures from San Juan Santamaria International Airport in San Jose. The trip allows you to discover the country from the sky. The itinerary passes through the coast of the South Pacific, the Sierpe-Terraba mangrove, the Osa Peninsula, the Golfo Dulce. Duration of the trip: 55 minutes (It can happen that a stopover is added to the flight in Quepos or Golfito which lengthens the duration of the trip). Fares: between 120 and 160 dollars per flight.
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By bus. Transportes Grupo Blanco operates the San Jose - Puerto Jimenez line. Reservations and information on the Web site (www.grupoblanco.cr). Departures from the terminal in Barrio Mexico in the center of San Jose (600 norte del parque la Merced / Calle 12 between Avenida 7 and Avenida 9). Timetables: 12:00. Duration of the trip: between 7 and 8 hours. Fares: 7,500 colones.
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By Taxi / Shuttle. There are cabs that offer regular or on-demand service, shared or private. Rates are very different depending on the service. They range from $80 to $500. Duration of the trip: 6:00 hours. We can book this service for you if you wish.
From Puerto Jimenez to Terra Incognita
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By car. From Puerto Jimenez, drive to the direction "La Palma", "Chacarita". After 16 km, just before the exit of "Canaza", turn to the last road on the left after the Groceries shop. The house is on the right at 4 km.
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By taxi. Taxis are parked at the airport at the arrival times of the planes or in the main street of Puerto Jimenez. Fare: The cost is approximately $25.