Attention:
The ferry to Paquera and the bridge over Rio Tempisque are not in use at the moment. The ferry to Playa Naranjo operates every 2 hours and starts at 0330 in the morning. Playa Naranjo is 40 min from Bahia Rica.
Tickets can be purchased online at: https://coonatramar.specialticket.net/
Please be aware only 30% of the tickets are available online and the rest of the spaces are sold at the ticket office.
Looking for a perfect family adventure in Costa Rica?
Check out Jane Geffin’s article on “The Ultimate 3-week Costa Rica Itinerary for Families. As a previous guest at Bahia Rica, Jane includes our guesthouse and bioluminescent kayak tour in her recommendation. Follow Jane’s expert advice to make the most of your family’s trip, with exiting activities and hidden gems to explore. Dive into her article for a detailed guide on creating unforgettable memories in Costa Rica.
Are you planning a trip between Paquera and Puntarenas? Stay informed with the current ferry schedule to make to most of your journey. The ferry service between Paquera and Puntarens offers a convenient and scenic way to travel between the Nicoya Peninsula and the mainland.
As of now this is the ferry schedule. Please note that schedules are subject to change so it is always a good idea to check for updates before your journey
This also affects the bus schedule here on the peninsula as the bus is coordinated with the ferry.
You can buy the ferry tickets online: www.quickpaycr.com
They only sell about one third of the tickets online, so if you cannot buy online you can just go to the ferry port and pay in the ticket office. In this case it is good to be there an hour before on regular day. I peak season or weekend days, you might want to be there earlier still.
Embark on an informative journey with Jane Geffin as she on her web page “The Family Conscience” recounts her bioluminescent kayak tour and accommodation experience here at Bahia Rica. Dive into Jane’s blog to learn more about the bioluminescence and what to expect if you decide to join a tour.
High season is upon us and we are happy that the ferries are back from their annual maintenance and running as normal. See the new schedule below – valid from Nov 28th 2022.
This also affects the bus schedule here on the peninsula as the bus is coordinated with the ferry.
You can buy the ferry tickets online: www.quickpaycr.com
They only sell about one third of the tickets online, so if you cannot buy online you can just go to the ferry port and pay in the ticket office. In this case it is good to be there an hour before on regular day. I peak season or weekend days, you might want to be there earlier still.
However lately the stray cats are so many and reproducing faster than we can find new homes.
It was a great success as we castrated 23 cats in just one day. A big thank you to everyone that donated money or bought lottery tickets to raise the funds to make it possible.
The year round warm temperature and calm gulf water makes it even more enjoyable here.
Still accidents can happen in any activity – SUP included – so safety is important.
It is low season and the ferry company is taking one of the ferries out for the annual maintenance so they will be running on a reduced schedule until the work is done.
This also affects the bus schedule here on the peninsula as the bus is coordinated with the ferry.
You can buy the ferry tickets online: www.quickpaycr.com
They only sell about one third of the tickets online, so if you cannot buy online you can just go to the ferry port and pay in the ticket office. In this case it is good to be there an hour before on regular day. I peak season or weekend days, you might want to be there earlier still.
Matt and Jenn, is a couple who left Boston to pursue a dream of traveling, living, and starting a family in Costa Rica. They visited us and wrote a great article about their experience on our bioluminescent kayak tour. They even managed to take some pictures with their cell phone – rad how they did it in their article.
https://www.twoweeksincostarica.com/bioluminescent-kayak-tour/
Step by step things are back to how they were before the pandemic. The ferry between Paquera and Puntarenas just adjusted their schedule.
You can buy the tickets online: www.quickpaycr.com
They only sell about one third of the tickets online, so if you cannot buy online you can just go to the ferry port and pay in the ticket office. In this case it is good to be there an hour before on regular day. I peak season or weekend days, you might want to be there earlier still.
