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Here are some helpful trip planning tips to make your Costa Rica travel and stay more enjoyable:
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| Panacea de la Montaña is located about 5 miles from Tamarindo, right off the Pacific coast, on the Guanacaste Peninsula in Northwest Costa Rica. We enjoy a temperate climate year 'round. |
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Two airports service the Guanacaste area of Costa Rica:
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San Jose Juan Santamaria International Airport, a 4-5 hours' drive from Tamarindo. Domestic flights between San Jose and Tamarindo are also available. |
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Liberia International Airport, also known as the Daniel Oduber International Airport, is a 45-minute drive from Tamarindo. (Airlines that fly into Liberia International include American, Continental, and Delta. Please contact these airlines for schedules and fares.) |
Buses, shuttles, taxicabs and rental cars are all available at both airports. If you prefer, we can arrange services to transport you from either airport to Panacea. If you would like to explore more of San Jose, we can recommend accommodations: just let us know. |
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| The Panacea staff speaks English. Spanish is Costa Rica's official language, and English is widely spoken. |
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The Costa Rica colón is the primary unit of currency.
Both U.S. dollars and Costa Rican colones are accepted currency, so exchanging US dollars is not necessary. Most banks in Costa Rica will exchange traveler's checks, but require your passport, proof of purchase, and second form of photo ID with matching signatures and names.
Credit card use in Tamarindo is limited. Some establishments accepting credit cards charge up to a 10% service fee. ATMs are available, but may impose surcharges. |
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| Costa Rica requires valid passports for entry. You may not be allowed entrance if your passport expires within six (6) months of the date of entry. Your valid passport is the most recognizable form of ID for currency exchange, car rental, hotel registration and most business transactions. A valid passport is also necessary for medical emergencies and extended stays. |
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"Casually comfortable" is the dress code for Panacea and the town of Tamarindo. In Tamarindo, people walk around in shorts, bathing suits and flip-flops year 'round.
To make your stay more pleasant, you may want to include the following items — in addition to your passport — when preparing for your visit to Panacea de la Montaña:
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Bathing suit |
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Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses |
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Beach towel |
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Surf shoes or flip flops |
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Comfy clothes for yoga |
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Rainwear (poncho) and umbrella for intermittent use during the May-November rainy season |
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Sturdy walking shoes or hiking boots |
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Insect repellent |
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Flashlight |
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Sweaters or jackets if you're planning to visit mountain areas or San Jose | |
Please note that Costa Rica imposes an airport departure tax, which needs to be paid in cash. Please see our rates page for the current fee per person.
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| To make your trip more peaceful and enjoyable, there are no telephones in your cabina (accommodations). Our office phone is available should you need to be reached in case of emergency.
Although you might be able to use your cell or satellite phone at Panacea, we encourage you to leave it back home. After all, you're coming to Panacea to get away from it all, aren't you? Don't worry about being out of touch, though. In the town of Tamarindo, there are several Internet cafes, as well as public phone and fax facilities. |
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| Taxis are readily available to go to Tamarindo, Flamingo, Brasilito/Conchal, or Playa Grande. Rental cars are also locally available. |
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Please be sure to contact us if you have any questions. |
