Your stay — Casa Haizea
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Emergency Contacts
Punta UvaFor all emergencies in Costa Rica, dial 911. Operators speak English. For non-urgent police matters in Punta Uva, call the local Fuerza Pública station in Puerto Viejo (2750-0020). The nearest hospital is Hospital Tony Facio in Limón (2758-2222), about 45 minutes north. For ambulance services in the area, contact the Red Cross (9-1-1 or 2758-0171). Keep your passport handy for any official reports.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Punta Uva, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Casa Haizea
🕒 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 bus stop → Hotel Las Palmas, Punta Uva
💡 The bus says 'Manzanillo' on the front. Flag it down anywhere on the main road. Get off at 'Punta Uva Centro' stop, then walk 500m towards the beach. Have exact change in colones—they rarely break large bills.
San Carlos Bus Terminal, San José → Hotel Las Palmas, Punta Uva
💡 Catch the direct bus to Puerto Viejo (MEPE company). At Puerto Viejo bus station, walk 2 blocks east to meet shared taxis—$5 per person to Punta Uva. Total time: bus 4hrs, taxi 20min. Last bus from San José leaves at 4pm sharp.
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) → Hotel Las Palmas, Punta Uva
💡 Use Costas Shuttle or private driver William from Punta Uva (WhatsApp +506 8834-2211). He knows the potholes on Route 256 and avoids the coastal road at night—faster by 20 mins.
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) → Hotel Las Palmas, Punta Uva
💡 Book Caribe Shuttle or Interbus directly. They drop you at the hotel entrance—no last mile hassle. Avoid drivers offering 'cheap' rides at arrivals; they often add stops.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Casa Haizea?
Check-in at Casa Haizea is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Punta Uva
💡 Stand still for five minutes and scan slowly – sloths are surprisingly easy to miss. Early morning or late afternoon give the best chances.
💡 The water is shallower and warmer here than the beach. Watch for freshwater turtles by the rocks on the south bank.
💡 Arrive before 9am to see scarlet macaws feeding on almond trees near the car park. Bring your own shade – the best spots under the palms go fast.
💡 The ranger station is often unattended, so no entry fee is charged. Walk the Sendero Los Cocodrilos trail at low tide for better wildlife views.
💡 Walk from Punta Uva along the beach at low tide to reach it in about 25 minutes. Wear sturdy shoes for the last rocky section.