The Quepos Bridge Club plays at 12 noon every Tuesday at Dos Locos Restaurant.
Visitor Resources
All the maps, charts, & schedules you need to help you plan your visit, or function if you’re already here.
MAP OF QUEPOS & MANUEL ANTONIO BUSINESSES
LOCAL WEATHER
TIDE CHART
Get the TIDE CHART for Puntarenas which is a couple of hours north of Quepos. The tides for Quepos – Manuel Antonio are about 15 minutes earlier than Puntarenas. Also, remember that weather conditions affect tidal ranges and current speeds – sometimes very strongly.
BUS SCHEDULE – QUEPOS AREA
Here are the bus schedules arriving and departing from Quepos for the surrounding area as of June 2010. Schedules change without notice, so it is wise to check times in advance. The Bus terminal is conveniently located in Quepos beside the Central Market.
BUS SCHEDULE – COSTA RICA
Download the schedule of all buses out of San Jose to anywhere in Costa Rica (including Quepos pg.34), and to Panama, Nicaragua, El Salvadore, Honduras, Guatamala, and Mexico. (Requires Adobe Reader.)
NOTE: The Quepos – San Jose Bus no longer arrives at or departs from Terminal Coca Cola. It now uses Terminal Tracopa on Calle 5 between Avenidas 16 & 18.
REGIONAL AIR SCHEDULES
Costa Rica has 2 regional airlines that fly out of Quepos. SANSA flies to & from Juan Santamaria airport in San Jose. Nature Air flies to & from Tobias Bolaños International Airport in Pavas, 4 miles from San Jose & 9 miles from Juan Santamaria. The flight takes about 20 minutes and costs approximately $75. Due to unpredictable weather conditions, flights into & out of Quepos may be canceled or delayed without notice. So if you have a connecting flight out of San Jose, it’s best to go the day before.
CURRENCY CONVERTER
TRAVELERS AID PROGRAM
La Mansion Inn in Manuel Antonio has launched a Travelers Aid program with the cooperation of the local Chamber of Commerce, Municipality of the Canton de Aguirre, and the local heads of the Tourism Police, Fuerza Publica, and O.I.J. The program will assist stranded travelers in need of emergency shelter, food, and communication with their respective embassies and family in their home country.
WHERE TO STAY
Many travelers, particularly those who visit Manuel Antonio frequently, opt to stay at one of the timeshare resorts in the area. Set amidst the natural beauty of this area’s tropical forests, these resorts offer a wide array of accommodation options ranging from spacious hotel rooms ideal for the thrifty traveler to multiple-bedroom suites perfect for families and large groups. Timeshares are also popular among retirees who usually own rather than rent at these resorts.
OTHER USEFUL LINKS
Quepos Chamber of Commerce (Cámara de Comercio en Quepos)
Costa Rica Tourist Board (El Instituto Costarricense de Turismo)
Mapealo (More maps of Costa Rica)
Quepos/Manuel Antonio News & Discussion Group
visitors since December 2009
