From San José to Monteverde by Car:

Take the Pan-American Highway north to the 149 km road marker. Turn right at the exit to Sardinal and continue for 17 miles following the signs to Monteverde. Monteverde Country Lodge is located 300m Southwest from Cerro Plano Elementary School and 50m East from Hotel De Lucía Inn.

From San José to Monteverde by Bus:

Buses depart at 6:30 am & 2:30 pm from the old Puntarenas bus station, located at Calle 14, Avenida 11 & 9. The morning bus passes by Lagartos at about 9:00 am arriving to Monteverde at 11:00 am. The afternoon bus passes by Lagartos at about 5:00pm arriving to Monteverde at 7:00 pm.

From Puntarenas to Monteverde by Bus:

Same as coming from San Jose (see map) There are two buses going to Monteverde from Puntarenas: one at 1:00 pm (via Las Juntas) and one at 2:00 pm (direct). They both arrive to Monteverde at 5:00 pm.

From Guanacaste by Bus:

(If you are driving from Guanacaste area, ask at the hotel for directions) There are buses from Tamarindo, Flamingo, Playas del Coco, Nicaragua, Liberia, Santa Cruz and Nicoya that go to San Jose. Taking one of those buses, you can get out at the intersection named “Lagartos”, and wait on one of the Monteverde buses that come from San José. Busses get to Lagartos at 9:00 am and 5:00pm every day. We highly recommend being there earlier in case the bus arrives before the usual time.

From Tilaran by Bus:

Driving from the Arenal area, ask at the hotel for directions. The bus leaves Tilarán every day at 1:00 pm, arriving to Monteverde at 3:30 pm.

The coordinates of Monteverde Country Lodge:

Costa Rica: 10º 18´ 46” N, 84º 49´ 11” W

Costa Rica: 10º 18´ 46” N, 84º 49´ 11” W

We are strategically located 100 meters east from The Frog Pond in Monteverde. Hotel Poco a Poco is the first hotel on the right hand side once you arrive to Monteverde.