🇨🇷 Lepanto, Costa Rica
Cabinas Atardecer
📍 100 metros sur, Lepanto, 60104
Your stay — Cabinas Atardecer
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Iglesia de Jícaro (146 m · ~2 min walk)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Super Arka — 1.2 km · ~16 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Costa Rican Colón, CRC
ATMs are widely available in Lepanto and give decent rates; avoid exchange bureaux at airports and tourist centres as they offer poor rates.
Cards are accepted in most hotels, larger supermarkets and mid-range restaurants, but smaller shops and street stalls are cash-only; contactless is becoming common but not universal.
Restaurants usually include a 10% service charge in the bill; extra tip optional. Taxis don't expect tips but rounding up is appreciated. Hotel staff might get 1000-2000 CRC for luggage or housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A cup of filter coffee or black coffee at a local sodita (small eatery) costs around 500-800 CRC.
A casado (rice, beans, salad, plantain and a choice of meat or fish) at a sodita costs about 2500-3500 CRC.
A main dish at a local restaurant, like grilled fish or chicken with sides, runs around 4000-6000 CRC.
In the central park area and near the bus stop there are stalls selling tacos, empanadas and fresh fruit, with prices from 500-1500 CRC per item.
Chain supermarkets like Más x Menos and Palí are common in Lepanto for basic groceries and household items.
Affordable clothing can be found at local tiendas or mercados in the town centre, and at weekly market stalls (ferias) on weekends.
Local buses cost about 350 CRC per ride within the area; from the nearest international airport (Daniel Oduber Quirós in Liberia), take a public bus (around 3000-4000 CRC) or shared shuttle to Nicoya then onward to Lepanto.
Eat at soditas for budget meals; always carry small notes and coins for stalls and buses; book direct with local hostels or guesthouses instead of online booking sites.
Emergency Contacts
LepantoWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Lepanto, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Cabinas Atardecer
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Lepanto Town Centre → Sun Paradise Garden La Penca
💡 The bus is a retired school bus with no set stops—wave it down on the main road. Tell the driver you're going to 'La Penca' and they'll drop you at the entrance. Not much luggage space.
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) → Sun Paradise Garden La Penca, Lepanto
💡 Book a shared shuttle (around $60 per person) with services like Interbus or Gray Line if you're solo. For private taxis, agree on price before leaving the airport—drivers often quote higher to tourists.
Paquera Ferry Terminal → Sun Paradise Garden La Penca
💡 Red taxis are official; look for the red car with a yellow triangle. The ferry fare is separate—about $2 per person for a pedestrian ticket or $15 for a car.
Puntarenas Bus Terminal → Sun Paradise Garden La Penca
💡 Take the 07:00 bus to connect with the 09:00 Paquera ferry. Ask the driver to let you off at the Lepanto junction—then walk 10 minutes south to the hotel. Buses are basic; bring small change.
About Lepanto
Wikipedia ↗
According to the Territorial Administrative Division, the cantons of Costa Rica are subdivided into 492 districts (distritos), each of which has a unique five-digit postal code.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Cabinas Atardecer?
Check-in at Cabinas Atardecer is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Cabinas Atardecer?
A casado (rice, beans, salad, plantain and a choice of meat or fish) at a sodita costs about 2500-3500 CRC.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Cabinas Atardecer?
Local buses cost about 350 CRC per ride within the area; from the nearest international airport (Daniel Oduber Quirós in Liberia), take a public bus (around 3000-4000 CRC) or shared shuttle to Nicoya then onward to Lepanto.
Top Attractions in Lepanto
💡 Try a ripe mango from Doña Rosa's stall at the far end—she'll slice it for you on the spot.
💡 Bring your own water and snacks; the closest shop is a 10-minute walk north along the coast.
💡 Visit early morning around 6am when the church opens for mass; you'll hear local hymns and see the town come to life.
💡 Come on Saturday evening for the free open-air bingo game run by the town committee—locals are happy to let you join.
💡 Go at sunset—bring a torch for the walk back down, as the path is unlit.