Your stay — Hotel Alcelma
Live forecast for your dates · what's on · air quality & pollen📅 Pick your check-in & check-out above to unlock your day-by-day forecast, what's on during your stay, and live air quality & pollen for Siquirres.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Iglesia Mormona (255 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Adventista (324 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Parroquia Patriarca San José (501 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia de San Martín (608 m · ~8 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Plaza Sikiares 1911 — 92 m · ~1 min walk
Parque Los Alvarado — 772 m · ~10 min walk
Casa de la Cultura — 361 m · ~5 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Banco Popular — 144 m · ~2 min walk
Farmacia El Cobre — 247 m · ~3 min walk
Súper del Atlántico — 111 m · ~1 min walk
Siquirres — 103 m · ~1 min walk
Emergency Contacts
SiquirresFor general emergencies dial 911. For local police station (Fuerza Pública) in Siquirres call +506 2768-1212. Fire rescue: +506 2768-0101. The nearest hospital is Hospital Rafael Ángel Calderón Guardia in Siquirres (not 24/7 emergency room; serious cases go to Hospital Dr. Tony Facio in Limón). Always carry your passport or ID for official help.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Siquirres, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Alcelma
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Banco Popular — 144 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia El Cobre — 247 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Siquirres bus terminal → Pacuare River bridge (drop-off point for lodge jeep)
💡 Tell the driver you're heading to Pacuare Lodge—he'll stop near the dirt track. From there, call the lodge for their 4x4 pickup; don't attempt to walk.
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) → Bodegas Santa Marta Pacuare Lodge, Siquirres
💡 Arrange through Pacuare Lodge for a fixed rate—local drivers charge up to $180. Confirm the driver meets you at arrivals with a name sign.
Siquirres town centre → Bodegas Santa Marta Pacuare Lodge
💡 Look for official red taxis with yellow triangles—they charge less than unofficial drivers. Negotiate before getting in. The lodge's unpaved road is bumpy; a 4x4 is worth the extra $5.
Terminal Caribeño, San José → Siquirres bus terminal
💡 Use Transportes Caribeños direct buses—avoid the Limón route which stops everywhere. Sit on the left for best river views. Pay exact colones.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Hotel Alcelma?
Check-in at Hotel Alcelma is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Siquirres
💡 Mass times vary, but you can enter quietly outside service hours. Visit during the December patron saint festival for processions.
💡 Try a ‘casado’ lunch from the comedor at the back—filling and under $5. They run out by 1pm.
💡 Visit on weekday mornings when the park is quiet and you can watch locals play dominoes under the trees.
💡 Bring binoculars—early morning and late afternoon are best for spotting toucans and monkeys in the riverside trees.
💡 Bring water shoes—the rocks are slippery. Go on a weekday to avoid crowds. Best after a rain when the flow is stronger.