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​Like​ ​most​ ​countries​ ​once​ ​you​ ​arrive​ ​by​ ​plane​ ​you​ ​will​ ​travel​ ​to​ ​your​ ​desired destination.​ ​From​ ​San​ ​Jose,​ ​guests​ ​will​ ​travel​ ​to​ ​the​ ​beautiful​ ​and​ ​lush​ ​forests​ ​of Puerto​ ​Viejo​ ​de​ ​Talamanca​ ​via​ ​shuttle​ ​bus.​ ​Please​ ​be​ ​sure​ ​to​ ​follow​ ​these​ ​directions so​ ​that​ ​your​ ​trip​ ​may​ ​run​ ​smoothly.​ ​And​ ​remember​ ​to​ ​enjoy​ ​yourself!

Women Of Color Healing Retreats is​ ​located​ ​in​ ​Puerto​ ​Viejo​ ​de​ ​Talamanca,​ ​Costa​ ​Rica!
You​ ​will​ ​take​ ​a​ ​shuttle​ ​bus​ ​from​ ​San​ ​Jose​ ​to​ ​Puerto​ ​Viejo​ ​de​ ​Talamanca.​ ​The​ ​shuttle​ ​bus ride​ ​is​ ​4-6​ ​hours,​ ​and​ ​the​ ​bus​ ​provides​ ​limited​ ​wifi. 
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Arrival Information

Arrival Option 1
​Fly into San Jose, Costa Rica (SJO) on Sunday December 15, 2019 and arrive in SJO by 11:30am the latest. After arriving at SJO, guests will take a shuttle bus to their lodge for an overnight stay in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca. Guests will stay at their designated lodge overnight. On the next day, Monday December 16, 2019 guest will take a taxi ( $7-$10) to the jungle home. Check in at the retreat begins at 3pm for the welcome orientation.


​Arrival Option 2
Arrive in SJO on December 15 by 3:00pm the latest, take a taxi (approx $35) from the airport to the MEPE bus station that goes to Puerto Viejo De Talamanca. The but is ($10) it is similar to a greyhound bus with air conditioning and it makes a stop for food. The last bus leaving is at 6pm. Once you arrive in Puerto Viejo, you will take a taxi to your hotel in Puerto Viejo. On the next day, Monday December 16, 2019 guest will take a taxi ( $7-$10) to the jungle home. Check in at the retreat begins at 3pm for the welcome orientation.


Arrival Option 3
Arrive in SJO on December 15 by 12:00pm the latest, take a taxi from the SJO airport to Sansa airport where you would take a flight to Limon. Once you arrive in Limon, you will take a 45 minute taxi to Puerto Viejo.  Guest who would prefer to fly from San Jose instead of taking the bus,  have the option of taking a plane with Fly Sansa from San Jose, Costa Rica to Limon Costa Rica. The plane ride from San Jose to Limon is approx 1 hour. Once you arrive in Limon, you will take a 45 minute taxi ($50) to the lodge or hotel of your choice in Puerto Viejo on Sunday December 15. On the next day, Monday December 16, 2019 guest will take a taxi ( $7-$10) to the jungle home. Check in at the retreat begins at 3pm for the welcome orientation.


​Arrival Option 4
Arrive in SJO on December 15 at anytime, take a taxi from SJO airport to a hotel in Alajuela, Costa Rica. Check into the hotel for one night. On December 16 you will take the first shuttle bus of the morning to bring you from your hotel in Alajuela, Costa Rica to Puerto Viejo De Talamanca. Check in at the retreat begins at 3pm for the welcome orientation.


Arrival Option 5
Arrive in SJO on December 15 at anytime, take a taxi from SJO airport to a hotel in Alajuela, Costa Rica. Check into the hotel for one night. On December 16 you will take a taxi from your hotel at 6am in Alajuela to the Mepe Bus Terminal going to Puerto Viejo, De Talamanca. The but is ($10) it is similar to a greyhound bus with air conditioning and it makes a stop for food.You will take the bus to Puerto Viejo, De Talamanca. Check in at the retreat begins at 3pm for the welcome orientation.
Departure Information

Depart Option 1
Women of Color Healing Retreats ends on Friday December 20, 2019  10:30am.  Guest will take the shuttle bus from Puerto Viejo to Alajuela and will check into a hotel or lodge in Alajuela Costa Rica for an over night stay on December 20. Guest will fly home on Saturday December 21, 2019.  Be sure your travel arrangements allow you to stay for the entire duration of the retreat. 


Depart Option 2
Women of Color Healing Retreats ends on Friday December 20, 2019  10:30am.  Guest will take the public (greyhound similarity) bus to San Jose, Costa Rica. Your bus ticket can be purchased while you are in Costa Rica. The but is ($10) it is similar to a greyhound bus with air conditioning and it makes a stop for food. Once you arrive in San Jose, Costa you will take a taxi to your hotel in Alajuela Costa Rica on December 20. Guest will fly home on December 21. Be sure your travel arrangements allow you to stay for the entire duration of the retreat. 


​Departure Option 3
Women of Color Healing Retreats ends on Friday December 20, 2019  10:30am.  ​If you are taking a flight for your departure from Puerto Viejo to Alajuela, Costa Rica, you can arrange a shuttle bus to pick you up from Puerto Viejo to Limon Airport *Sansa Flights*. From there you will take a taxi to your hotel in Alajuela Costa Rica on December 20, and you will fly home on December 21.  Be sure your travel arrangements allow you to stay for the entire duration of the retreat. 
Hotel Recommendations
​Guest will book their hotel accommodations from the recommendations below

Shuttle Bus
The duration of trip from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to San Jose is approximately 4-6 hours on the shuttle bus. Book your shuttle bus here 

Hotel recommendations in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica *click links*
Hotel recommendations in Alajuela, Costa Rica *click links*
{fact: SJO is the name of the Airport, but you are actually landing in Alajuela. This is why lodging​ ​is​ recommended ​in​ ​Alajuela}
Travel Tips

Below are some recommendations for traveling to and from Costa Rica. Please keep these tips in​ ​mind:
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  •  Even though American dollars are accepted in Costa Rica, it is recommended that participants use colones as it is easier to find businesses and services that use local currency.
  • Once you’ve landed, you can purchase a sim card at the airport for your unlocked phone. This new phone card will automatically generate a Costa Rican telephone number. Please budget $7 for this service. (If you are unsure as to whether your phone is​ ​unlocked​ ​or​ ​not,​ ​please​ ​check​ ​with​ ​your​ ​cell​ ​provider​ ​before​ ​traveling.)
  • We do not recommend renting a car, rental cars are not allowed within the retreat.
  • Most hotels have a free or inexpensive shuttle from the hotel to the airport. 
  • The exit fee to leave Costa Rica is currently $28-30. Some airlines include the exit fee in the​ ​cost​ ​of​ ​the​ ​flight.​ ​Please​ ​confirm​ ​with​ ​your​ ​airline​ ​and​ ​plan​ ​accordingly. 
These directions are to make sure your trip runs smoothly. Should you decide to arrive or depart outside of the suggested time frame or to use different directions, we will be unable to assist you, and you are responsible for your own personal travel arrangements. 

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