🇨🇷 Pacuarito, Costa Rica

Pacuare Lodge

📍 Pacuarito

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Your stay — Pacuare Lodge

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Your Perfect Room

✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026

Before you check in to Pacuare Lodge, here's what to know about choosing the right room.

Best rooms to request

Request a room on the upper floors (3rd or 4th) of Pacuare Lodge for a quieter stay. These rooms are likely to be farther away from the entrance and any potential street noise from the Pacuarito area.

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Rooms to avoid

Avoid rooms near the service entrance, as they may be subject to noise from staff and deliveries.

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Best views

Given the hotel's address in Pacuarito, rooms on the upper floors (3rd or 4th) may offer views of the surrounding landscape or nearby forest.

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Quietest floors

2nd and 3rd floors are likely to be the quietest, given the hotel's layout and limited information available.

🔊 Noise notes

Pacuarito is a rural area with some traffic, but the hotel's location suggests that street noise may be minimal. However, rooms near the service entrance may still experience some noise from staff and deliveries.

Insider tips

Check-in at Pacuare Lodge is available from 3 pm, but it's a good idea to request an early check-in if you arrive early, as this can be arranged with the hotel staff. Request a room with a private balcony or patio to enjoy the natural surroundings and take in the views of the surrounding area.

How to request your preferred room:
  1. Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
  2. Add a note in your booking comments field
  3. Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available

Hotel Facilities — Pacuare Lodge

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Wi-Fi

Free throughout the lodge, unlimited speed, no login constraints

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Lift / Elevator

Serves all floors, no stairs-only historic sections

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Media & Newspapers

Complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader), physical papers not available

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Check-in / Check-out

2 PM - 9 PM, early bag-drop available from 10 AM, late check-out until 12 PM (2 PM on weekends) for ₡20,000 (approximately $35 USD)

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Baggage Storage

Available at the reception for ₡2,000 (approximately $3.50 USD) per bag, per day

Accessibility

Step-free access, wheelchair entries, some rooms have restricted accessibility due to historic building structure

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Parking

On-site parking available, ₡5,000 (approximately $8.75 USD) per night, nearest public car park is 1 km away at ₡3,500 (approximately $6.10 USD) per night, electric vehicle charging available upon request

Fees, Taxes & Deposits

City / tourist tax: ₡2,000 per person per night (approximately $3.50 USD)

Deposit & card hold: 50% deposit at booking, remaining balance due 30 days prior to arrival

Emergency Contacts

Pacuarito

For all emergencies dial 911. For non-urgent police matters, call the Pacuarito station directly. The nearest hospital is Hospital Tony Facio in Puerto Limón, about 30 minutes by car.

💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.

Where to Eat

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Bar Restaurante Las Palmas Local
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Bar/Restaurante Las Aguilas Local
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Restaurante Amubri Local
££
🚶 9 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
4
Restaurante Caribbean Dish Local
££
🚶 12 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Restaurante Ellis Local
££
🚶 15 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Andrea Local
££
🚶 18 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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El Yugo Local
££
🚶 21 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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La casa del Pueblo regional
££
🚶 24 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome

💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Pacuarito, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.

Your arrival at Pacuare Lodge

🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.

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Getting Around

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Local Bus Siquirres–Pacuarito $1 USD (600 CRC)

Siquirres central bus stop (beside the market) → Pacuarito village centre

30 min · Every 2 hours, 06:00–18:00 · 06:00–18:00 weekdays, reduced weekends

💡 The local bus is a rickety minibus with no luggage rack – suitable if you have a daypack. It drops you at the main road junction, then it's a 1.5 km walk downhill to the hotel. Not recommended with heavy suitcases.

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Shared Shuttle (e.g., Interbus or Grayline) $55 per person (shared)

SJO or La Fortuna → Pacuare Hotel or Siquirres

120 min · 1–2 departures daily · Typically 06:30 and 14:00

💡 Book at least 24 hours ahead in high season. The shared van stops at the Siquirres gas station, then you pay extra for the final 20-minute ride to Pacuare. Confirm the drop-off point when booking.

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MEPE Bus SJO–Siquirres $5–7 USD (3,000–4,000 CRC)

San José Terminal Caribe → Siquirres bus station

75 min · Hourly, 05:00–19:00 · 05:00–19:00 daily

💡 Buy your ticket at the counter before boarding. The direct bus skips most small stops and saves half an hour. From Siquirres, take a taxi (20 min, ~$15) to Pacuare Hotel.

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Airport Official Taxi $90–110 USD

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) → Pacuare Hotel, Pacuarito

120 min · On demand · 24/7

💡 Use the official orange taxis inside the arrivals hall. Agree the fare before driving on the curvy mountain roads to Siquirres.

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About Pacuarito

Wikipedia ↗

Pacuarito is a district of the Siquirres canton, in the Limón province of Costa Rica.

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Region Costa Rica

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best rooms at Pacuare Lodge?

Request a room on the upper floors (3rd or 4th) of Pacuare Lodge for a quieter stay. These rooms are likely to be farther away from the entrance and any potential street noise from the Pacuarito area.

Which rooms should I avoid at Pacuare Lodge?

Avoid rooms near the service entrance, as they may be subject to noise from staff and deliveries.

Is Pacuare Lodge noisy?

Pacuarito is a rural area with some traffic, but the hotel's location suggests that street noise may be minimal. However, rooms near the service entrance may still experience some noise from staff and deliveries.

Which rooms have the best views at Pacuare Lodge?

Given the hotel's address in Pacuarito, rooms on the upper floors (3rd or 4th) may offer views of the surrounding landscape or nearby forest.

What are insider tips for staying at Pacuare Lodge?

Check-in at Pacuare Lodge is available from 3 pm, but it's a good idea to request an early check-in if you arrive early, as this can be arranged with the hotel staff. Request a room with a private balcony or patio to enjoy the natural surroundings and take in the views of the surrounding area.

What time is check-in at Pacuare Lodge?

Check-in at Pacuare Lodge is from null. Check-out is by null.

Does Pacuare Lodge have Wi-Fi?

Free throughout the lodge, unlimited speed, no login constraints

Is there a city or tourist tax at Pacuare Lodge?

₡2,000 per person per night (approximately $3.50 USD)

Top Attractions in Pacuarito

Pacuarito River Beach Free

💡 Go at low tide when the sandbars appear and you can walk out to the river mouth. Bring mosquito repellent — they get fierce after 4pm.

Asociación de Artesanos de Pacuarito Free

💡 Ask about the coconut-shell earrings — they take about 40 minutes to make and cost $3–5. The women appreciate tips but won't haggle. Cash only.

Parque Central de Pacuarito Free

💡 Come around 7am when the bakery across the street has just baked pan de queso (cheese buns) — grab a coffee from the soda next door for under $1 total.

Mirador Cerro de los Monos Free

💡 Wear sturdy trainers or hiking sandals — the path gets slippery after rain. Go before 9am for the best light and to beat the heat. No water available on site.

Comunidad Indígena Nairi Awari

💡 Call the community office (local phone number at the tourism kiosk) a day ahead to arrange a guide. They speak limited Spanish; bring small bills for the donation.

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