Any info on the Puerto Jimenez Collectivo?
Jul 29th, 2008, 04:49 PM
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Any info on the Puerto Jimenez Collectivo?
Hoping to learn more about the collective that runs from Puerto Jimez to Carate.
First off, is it safe? I read the older review on this forum and it sounds questionable.
Then I was wondering, is it possible to see out? I think that I saw a picture some where that showed a truck be that was enclosed. Is this what it is like?
Also, does anyone know the times and cost?
Thank You!!
First off, is it safe? I read the older review on this forum and it sounds questionable.
Then I was wondering, is it possible to see out? I think that I saw a picture some where that showed a truck be that was enclosed. Is this what it is like?
Also, does anyone know the times and cost?
Thank You!!
Jul 29th, 2008, 07:36 PM
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gem - Leonardo could tell you exactly but best I remember it leaves PJ around 6 or 630 and also around 1. Don't recall the cost but I think less than $5. I had a blast myself - it was a pick-up truck with seats along the sides of bed of the truck, think I recall a canvas covering but a couple times I know we had to duck from low branches. It's been running daily for years and I don't recall any thing bad about it other than that 1 post you mentioned that I do remember reading years ago I think. Honestly I had a great time, there were a couple workers and we chatted (as best we could!) and saw an awesome hawk.
Jul 30th, 2008, 04:11 AM
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No problem! Oh, yes definitely able to see. Keep in mind they use different trucks but I would think for the most part similiar to what I took just as it's hot and it's an open bed truck. I actually took it from Carate to BdC, took about an hour or so.
Jul 30th, 2008, 05:54 AM
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Thank you, Tully.
I think that when we had a taxi called for us to take us to the airport from Iguana Lodge that it was the same as a collectivo. It was a truck that had benches in the back and took quite a few people, but still at taxi prices.
I pm'd you on trip advisor. I am hoping to get your opinion about something.
I think that when we had a taxi called for us to take us to the airport from Iguana Lodge that it was the same as a collectivo. It was a truck that had benches in the back and took quite a few people, but still at taxi prices.
I pm'd you on trip advisor. I am hoping to get your opinion about something.
Jul 30th, 2008, 08:07 AM
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The collectivo from puerto jimenez to carate leaves at 6 am and 1:30 pm.
It costs $8, for the 80km trip. Takes about 2 hours.
It is safe, but no confortable. It was changed recently for a bigger truck. I will take a picture to it and post it later.
It costs $8, for the 80km trip. Takes about 2 hours.
It is safe, but no confortable. It was changed recently for a bigger truck. I will take a picture to it and post it later.
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