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Get Me There & Around in Manzanillo

How Do I Get Around When in Town?

Most of the time people rent bikes or scooters in Puerto Viejo and take a leisurely ride over to Manzanillo to spend the day. The town of Manzanillo is so minuscule that you don't need a car unless you're planning on doing some day trips outside of town.

How Do I Get There in the First Place?

Domestic Flights: The Sky's the Limit

Limon's landing strip is the closest to Cahuita, Puerto Viejo, and Manzanillo.

• Two airlines: Nature Air and Sansa offer daily flights during the high season (December 1st through April 20th).
• Flight time: 40 minutes

Public Transport

From San Jose to Manzanillo

• Depart from: Gran Terminal del Caribe in San Jose (Calle Central  /Avenidas 11 and 13)
• Schedule: Daily at noon for Manzanillo and return from Manzanillo at 7 pm
• Travel time: 4 hours direct

From Limon to Manzanillo

• Depart from: Limon from in front of the Radio Casino for Manzanillo
• Schedule: Buses leave directly for Manzanillo at 6 am, 10:30 am, 3 pm and 6 pm and return to Limon at 5 am, 8:30 am, 12:30 pm and 5 pm
• Alternate: Buses leave from Limon for Cahuita, Puerto Viejo, Bribri and Sixaola about every hour from 5 am until 6 pm. Once in Puerto Viejo, you can take a taxi to Manzanillo. 
• Note: Call to verify the bus schedule. Transportes Mepe: (San Jose) 2257-8129, (Limon) 2758-1572, (Sixaola) 2754-2097 for up-to-date info.

Driving Directions

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