How much would a taxi cost to get from Puntarenas to Monteverde?
We are going to be in Montezuma, which means we'll have to take the
ferry to Puntarenas and then try to get a taxi from there. Any idea
what it might cost us? I'm not sure how many miles it is or how long
it will take to drive it... (in January)

Any suggestions or comments?

"MiguelB" <mbg@mbg.ca> wrote in message
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> How much would a taxi cost to get from Puntarenas to Monteverde?
> We are going to be in Montezuma, which means we'll have to take the
> ferry to Puntarenas and then try to get a taxi from there. Any idea
> what it might cost us? I'm not sure how many miles it is or how long
> it will take to drive it... (in January)
>
> Any suggestions or comments?

The distance is not the problem, but the road to Monteverde is horrible
especially when its raining.
I guess a taxiride is at least 2 hours so its not going to be a cheapy. I
would take the bus...

Harry

On Wed, 17 Dec 2003 14:32:27 +0100, "Harry" <aarde1@hotmail.com>
wrote:

>"MiguelB" <mbg@mbg.ca> wrote in message
>news:8rc0uv44ipqc51gcj83v0te5v9h5uk5a0o@4ax.com.. .
>> How much would a taxi cost to get from Puntarenas to Monteverde?
>> We are going to be in Montezuma, which means we'll have to take the
>> ferry to Puntarenas and then try to get a taxi from there. Any idea
>> what it might cost us? I'm not sure how many miles it is or how long
>> it will take to drive it... (in January)
>>
>> Any suggestions or comments?
>
>The distance is not the problem, but the road to Monteverde is horrible
>especially when its raining.
>I guess a taxiride is at least 2 hours so its not going to be a cheapy. I
>would take the bus...
>
>Harry
Well, I have a "do not drive" policy in Costa Rica, anyway. I think
it's too dangerous because there are potholes everywhere and people
drive like crazy people over there, passing on hills, etc...

But does anyone know the price of taxis, in general? Isn't there like
a standard charge per mile or per half-day or something? (I realize it
depends on the taxista, but I'm looking for just a ballpark figure.)

And is there no Tour Bus service from Puntarenas to Monteverde?

Seeing as Puntaarenas is not that big, I am sure you can just ask some of the
taxis there about going to Monteverde and negotiate a fare. If not acceptable
you can take the bus.
Since you are going to be passing through Puntarenas anyway, this should be no
problem.
The point being that all your options are easily investigated while there. I
wouldn't sweat it.
Also while in Montezuma you should ask around as there are many people there
who have, or donw the same thing.