Location

 

One of El Silencio’s charms is its distant location, which makes it a bit more challenging to reach.  However, it is surely worth the effort to see this gem that has not yet been flooded with mass tourists. Make sure to take into account that the route might be bumpy and less accessible during rainy season since the road has not yet been paved.

 

Arriving at San José, there are several ways to get to El Silencio. We would hereby like to give you all the options so that you can choose the way that suits you the most.

Bus

San José – Quepos

Several buses run from San Jose to Quepos throughout the day, including both direct and roundabout routes.  Ask at the Coca Cola bus terminal in San Jose for exact times.  The direct buses take about four hours, and the indirect option takes five hours.  The bus costs under $6.

 

Quepos – El Silencio

Every day, a bus leaves the Quepos bus terminal for El Silencio at 4:00 pm.  On Tuesdays and Fridays an additional bus leaves at 1:00 pm.  The bus takes about an hour and fifteen minutes.  The cost is 600 colones—slightly more than a dollar.

 

Buses running to Dominical and Uvita also run fairly often, and we can arrange a pickup from the Rio Savegre Bridge if you choose to take one of these buses.  Please call us if you need a pickup from that point.

There is of course also the possibility for us to pick you up in Quepos. Please let us know in time with which bus you will be arriving so we can arrange a ride for you.

 

Of course you could also always come with your own or rented car. Directions are as follows:

From San Jose follow directions to Quepos. Once in Quepos take the road to Dominical. After approximately 35 kilometers cross the Rio Savegre bridge and turn left. Follow this road for 6 kilometers and you will arrive in El Silencio. The drive should take you about 4 hours.