Traveling to Montezuma
Nov 24th, 2008, 11:43 AM
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Traveling to Montezuma
Hi! I am going to CR for New Years, and then planning on going to Montezuma on the first. I have been attempting to find out if there is bus service on New Years Day, and was wondering if anyone knew. Also, what is the best way to get to Montezuma from San Jose? The Interbus does not go directly to the coast, and I believe we need to pick up a ferry. What does everyone recommend?
Nov 24th, 2008, 03:07 PM
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The drive from San José to Puntarenas takes about two hours along the Panamerican road.
In Puntarenas there are two ferry terminals that connect to Paquera:
_ the terminal at the northwest end of the town where the Peninsular and the Naviera Tambor are car/passenger ferries which do the one and half our trip to Paquera.
_ the old terminal at the dock behind the market where the "Lancha" departs. This lancha is for foot and bike passengers only. The Lancha connects with the Paquera-Montezuma bus.
Nov 24th, 2008, 04:08 PM
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Interbus does go to Montezuma actually - sort of 
They go SJO to Tambor, then you'll have to bus or taxi it to Montezuma, about 1/2 hour or so away. Now, whether they are operating on Jan 1st, I do not know but their site odes say 365 days a year. You may want to contact them to be sure though.
They go SJO to Tambor, then you'll have to bus or taxi it to Montezuma, about 1/2 hour or so away. Now, whether they are operating on Jan 1st, I do not know but their site odes say 365 days a year. You may want to contact them to be sure though.
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2 hours to Puntarenas, 1.5 hour on the ferry. Another 30 minutes or so taxi to Montezuma.
That does not count the waiting time at the ferry. Vehicles arrive to queue up, get tickets, etc. sometimes an hour or so in advance. Not sure how busy it will be on that day. 6 hours from San Jose to Montezuma is pretty typical, I'd say. Sounds long, but it's all interesting. We always enjoy the ferry crossing.
That does not count the waiting time at the ferry. Vehicles arrive to queue up, get tickets, etc. sometimes an hour or so in advance. Not sure how busy it will be on that day. 6 hours from San Jose to Montezuma is pretty typical, I'd say. Sounds long, but it's all interesting. We always enjoy the ferry crossing.
