Directions to Pavones:
There are several ways to reach Pavones, Costa Rica.
Many major airlines fly into the International Airports at San Jose or Liberia. If you choose to rent a car, we recommend 4-wheel drive to all our clients for travel throughout Costa Rica. If you do not wish to drive, you can continue to Pavones by getting a flight on the local Costa Rican airline, Sansa, to Golfito. (To book a flight, contact: flysansa.com.) It is then possible to catch a taxi or bus to Pavones.
After landing in San Jose, if you choose to drive on the "beach" road, you can visit the fishing town of Puntarenas, stay at the Marriott or Condos at Los Suenos, enjoy the populated beach and tourist shops of Jaco, shop a little at Quepos on your way to Manual Antonio National Park, and play at the beaches on the way to Dominical and beyond. But don't stop driving until you reach the peaceful, beautiful and friendly place called Pavones.
If taking the mountain route, drive south out of San Jose on the Pan American Highway by car or bus. The highway takes you to the volcanic-made mountains rising high above the clouds. You can enjoy a refreshing meal at the top of the mountain while watching a mix of colorful hummingbirds at the feeders outside the windows of the restaurant there.
After San Isidro de El General, the road leads through Buenos Aires then down the river canyon to Palmar Norte. Continue on to Rio Claro where you will turn right toward Golfito. Watch for the paved road on your left, at the Salon El Rodeo (10 km from the Rio Claro turnoff), at the scratched sign saying "Pavones."
The road begins to get extremely bumpy here, but you only have 30 more miles to go. At the major river, which flows on to Zancudo, there is a unique ferry to be replaced at some point by the bridge under construction. Run by a 25 horsepower motor, the ferry takes one to three vehicles at a time across the river.
Four-wheel-drive is almost a necessity at this point. On the road again, follow the signs to "Pavones." As your adventure continues, the views become more and more tantalizing. Every hilltop you reach yields bigger and better views of the Golfo Dulce, the gulf between the Osa Peninsula and the mainland.
The closer you drive toward the water, the louder the surf sounds. At the top of the last hill, look right to see the entire Zancudo Beach.
At sunset, the rich purple or orange skies brighten the western sky above the Osa Peninsula and make the gulf waters turn to fire.
At the bottom of the last long hill, you will be at beach level. Continue straight on the gravel road to Pavones. Once the road actually reaches the beach, you are nearing Rio Claro, the main pueblo in the Pavones area. Stay along the beach, past the school and fishing boats and you will see our office on the left. If driving in the daylight, wave at the local walkers, and you get a smile and friendly wave in return. The people here are very friendly.
Pavones Best Rentals is located 30 minutes before you get to Pavones before Pilon, in the hills of Cuervito. Coming from Comte towards Pilon, 500 meters past the school, La Escuela de Cuervito, look for the second white fence on the right. Our office is in a home in the housing subdivision behind the iron-gated road with painted concrete-stucco pillars holding the gate.
Once in Pavones, you can finish your drive with a nice meal at any of the multiple beachfront and river-front cantinas and restaurants within walking distance. There are three cantinas with local fare, one vegetarian restaurant, one Mediterranean style restaurant, one Italian restaurant with GREAT pizza, and two grocery stores in the center of town if you'd rather pick up sandwich fixings. If you need help finding accomodations, PAVONES BEST RENTALS has numerous rentals to choose from: cabinas, lodges and private homes are available. Check with us!
However long your stay, the experience which is Pavones, will provide you with many adventures and countless memories. We look forward to meeting you!
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