New happenings in San Gerardo!
In March El Bosque Cabinas changed management and has reopened with refreshingly appealing rooms, a restaurant and tranquil spots for relaxing. Jeffry Padilla, new proprietor, has brought his experience from working in the Talamanca hotel to provide a level of service as well as a menu travelers are sure to find appealing.
Extra touches include a cocktail on arrival and a free breakfast with your lodging. Furnishings have been upgraded and new local tours are offered to some sites not before included in San Gerardo tours – check out the webpage here under ACCOMMODATION for more details.
Over Semana Santa (Easter week) the Parqueo las Rosas opened San Gerardo’s very first Internet Café in the Soda of the same name. For those of you who haven’t been to the Aguas Termales the Parqueo las Rosas offers secure parking to visitors to the hot springs who don’t drive 4X4 vehicles, or don’t want to attempt the steep 1km entrance. The Soda had been closed for two years, but reopened with a fresh splash of yellow and blue paint and now offers high speed internet and Skype, arts and souvenirs, tourist information and maps, snacks, homemade breads and cakes, hot and cold drinks and even horseback rides for children!
The parqueo and soda are open every day through the holidays (Christmas until mid February, Semana Santa and the July holidays) and at weekends throughout the rest of the year. Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
For more information call 2742-5356
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1 michael // 21 April 2010 at 13:54
hi
I just got back from Costa Rica 2 weeks ago. Stayed mosly in Uvita. We tried on our way back to SJ to stop by this area but had trouble finding our way. We met 2 Peace Core ladys working in your area in Uvita over the easter weekend and liked what they had to say about it. We will spend time there next visit.
2 admin // 21 April 2010 at 15:10
Hi Michael,
Thank you for your comment. Yes, it’s tricky finding your way to San Gerardo if you come by car.
From San Isidro take the Inter-American south about 1 km from the town centre. As you climb a rise you will see a slip road on the left and a small sign to Rivas, as well as to numerous hotels and attractions here. Take the slip road and continue straight for 10 km on the tar road till you reach Rivas. Go straight through this small town and after all the shops you will see a dirt road to the right and a sign for Chirripo. Follow the dirt road through Guadeloupe, Chimirol, Canan to San Gerardo – another 10 km. The trip should take you 40 minutes from San Isidro.
Hope this helps and hope to see you back here soon!
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