Essentials

Banks/ATMs

ATH Coopealianza. 24-hour ATM South side of central park beside Hotel Chirripó, San Isidro, San José, 11901. 4800--2000.

Banco Nacional. Open weekdays 8:30–3:45. North side of central park, San Isidro, San José, 11901. 2212–2000.

Hospital

Hospital Escalante Pradilla. Off main street, east of municipal stadium, San Isidro, San José, 11901. 2785--0700.

Pharmacy

Farmacia Santa Marta. Original location in town center next to the Hospital Las Américas plus new branch on Pan-American Highway across from Bazooka's Restaurant. Northwest of central park, across from cultural center, San Isidro, San José, 11901. 2771–4506.

Post Office

Correo. From southeast corner of central park, 1 block south, San Isidro, San José, 11901.

Visitor Information

Selva Mar. This long-established tour company can help you book birding, hiking, waterfall, horseback-riding tours, hotels, and transportation. South of central park, San Isidro, San José, 11901. 2771–4582; www.selvamar.com.