Get in
[edit]The nearest airport with commercial flights is Liberia (LIR IATA).
By bus
[edit]From Liberia, take the 524 bus to Cañas where you will change buses to Tilaran. Each bus ride will be about 45 minutes and cost about US$3.
From San Jose, three daily direct buses to Tilaran are operated by Autotransportes Tilarán. The 4-hour trip will cost about US$12.
Get around
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[edit]Buy
[edit]The Book Store at Casa del Agua The only English-language book store in the Lago Arenal area. Has a good selection of new and used books. Buy or trade. Also sports a remodeled porch with a great view of the lake. Located between Tilaran and Nuevo Arenal on Ruta 142 near Rio Piedras. 2692-2101
Eat
[edit]- Aroma Tico[dead link] Open every day of the week from 06:30-17:30. Good food, free wi-fi!
- Casa del Agua: Nice view of the lake, good coffee, good food. Also have art and a great book selection to trade, buy or sell. Is located between Tilaran and Rio Piedras.
Drink
[edit]- Volcano Brewing Company (8 km N of Tilaran on Route 142.), ☏ +506 2695-5050, [email protected].
Sleep
[edit]Go next
[edit]Go to La Fortuna. Bus leaves at 12:15pm at the local bus station.
Santa Elena and Monteverde Cloud Forest