Your stay — Chalet Nicholas
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Iglesia de San Antonio (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Centro Comercial Obando — 2.3 km · ~29 min walk
Parque de Arenal — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Banco Nacional — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
Terminal Arenal — 2.1 km · ~26 min walk
Emergency Contacts
Tilaran911 is Costa Rica's central emergency number, connecting to police, ambulance, and fire services. For non-urgent police matters in Tilarán, call 2580-1000 (Guardia Rural). The town's basic health clinic (EBAIS) is at 2580-1111. Keep a local SIM card or use public phones with coins or prepaid cards, as reception can be patchy in rural areas.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Tilaran, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Chalet Nicholas
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Banco Nacional — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Tilarán town centre → Agua Inn
💡 Orange taxis only—no Uber here. Carry small bills; drivers rarely have change. Agree the fare before getting in. The short ride is worth the cost if you're hauling bags in the rain.
Liberia Bus Terminal → Tilarán Bus Terminal
💡 Direct bus, no transfers. Get off at the terminal, then take a short taxi (1,500 CRC, about 3 USD) up the hill to Agua Inn. The bus can get hot—sit on the left side for shade.
Tilarán Central Park → Agua Inn (road entrance)
💡 Hail the bus heading west out of town; tell the driver 'cerca del Lago Arenal.' It drops you at the unpaved turn-off; walk 5 mins uphill. No sign, so look for the big green water tanks.
Liberia Airport (LIR) → Agua Inn, Tilarán
💡 Pre-book with a local driver (ask the inn for a recommended contact). The fare is fixed and covers the whole car; split it with other guests arriving the same day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Chalet Nicholas?
Check-in at Chalet Nicholas is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Tilaran
💡 Bring your own water — there's no vendor nearby. Best for a calm afternoon break.
💡 Call ahead or check the municipality's Facebook page for opening hours — it's run by volunteers and sometimes closes without notice.
💡 Go just before sunset when the wind drops and the lake surface calms. Bring a jacket — it gets breezy.
💡 On Sunday mornings, there's a small farmer's market at the east edge of the park selling fresh fruit and local cheese.
💡 Wear sturdy shoes — the track can be muddy after rain. Best in the morning before the wind picks up. No shade along the route.