Your stay — Cabinas Bucas
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5-Minute Radius Essentials
Súper Manzanillo — 241 m · ~3 min walk
Emergency Contacts
ManzanilloDial 911 for all emergencies. Calls are answered in Spanish; some operators speak English. For non-urgent police assistance, call 117. The Red Cross ambulance service can be reached at 1281. Keep your passport details handy for reporting incidents.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Manzanillo, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Cabinas Bucas
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca → Manzanillo village (2km walk to cottages)
💡 Buses leave from the gas station south of Puerto Viejo's main strip. They're packed with surfers and locals—stand near the door for a quick exit at the Manzanillo stop.
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca → Caribbean Dream Cottages, Manzanillo
💡 Shared 'colectivo' taxis in Puerto Viejo charge around $5 per person and leave from the main bus stop. Flag one down on the main road heading south.
San José, Terminal Caribe (MEPE station) → Manzanillo village entrance (2km walk to cottages)
💡 Direct bus goes to Manzanillo village, not the cottages. Walk or catch a taxi from the bus stop. Bring snacks—trip is long and there's no onboard food.
San José International Airport (SJO) → Caribbean Dream Cottages, Manzanillo
💡 Book a shared shuttle like Interbus or Caribe Shuttle for about $55 per person—cheaper and reliable. Taxis are private, so split with your group.
About Manzanillo
Wikipedia ↗
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca is a coastal town in Talamanca in Limón Province in southeastern Costa Rica, known simply as Puerto Viejo to locals. The town was originally called Old Harbour until the Costa Rican government institutionalized Spanish as the national language and changed the names of the t...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Cabinas Bucas?
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Top Attractions in Manzanillo
💡 Cash only (Costa Rican colones or US dollars accepted). Prices are fixed and fair – haggling isn’t the norm. Look for the lady selling home-made coconut bread.
💡 No entry fee for the self-guided trail. Wear long trousers and closed shoes because of leaf-cutter ants. Take water and check for sandflies at dusk.
💡 Take the trail starting near the soccer field – it’s steep but only 15 minutes. Best at sunrise for the light and fewer mosquitoes.
💡 Go early (before 9am) or late afternoon to avoid the heat and crowds. Bring reef-safe sunscreen as the bay is part of a protected area.
💡 Hire a local guide – they spot sloths, toucans and howler monkeys you’d miss alone. Guides charge around $20 per person for a 2-hour walk, entirely optional but worth it.