Location - Costa Rica - Savegre Mountain Hotel - San Gerardo de Dota - birdwatching, hiking, fly fhishing, horseback riding

The Savegre Mountain Hotel is located San Gerardo de Dota in the Talamanca Mountains in the San José province of Costa Rica. By car, the journey from the city of San José takes a little over two hours.

Driving Directions:

From the city of San José, take the Florencio del Castillo Highway to the Southern Interamerican Highway, Route 2. Enjoy the climate as you drive through the beautiful high mountains of fog-shrouded Cerro de La Muerte, the highest pass on the Interamerican Highway, until you reach kilometer 80, where you turn to the right and drive for 9 kilometers on a well-maintained country road, finally reaching the Savegre River and your tranquil destination.

Traveling by Bus:

Take a San Isidro Bus, either from San José or San Isidro de El General, and ask to be left at Kilometer 80 at the entrance to San Gerardo ("Entrada a San Gerardo de Dota"). San Gerardo de Dota is 9 Kilometers downhill from there. When you place your reservation, please notify us that you will be taking the bus, and we will pick you up at the highway. Transportation between the highway and Savegre is US$15 each way and we can accomodate up to five people.

It is important to be at the station at least two hours in advance to get your tickets, although it is much better to buy them the day before.

Bus Station Locations:

If you are in San Isidro de El General, take the MUSOC bus which leaves from Central Park.

To leave from San José, go to the MUSOC bus station in downtown San José. It is located in front of Maternidad Carit on Central Street and 22nd Avenue. It is easiest to take a taxi to the station.

Bus schedule from San Isidro or San José:

MUSOC Bus Schedule:
Buses leave from San Isidro or San José at the following times: 5:00 a.m., 5:30 a.m., 6:30 a.m., 7 :30 p.m., 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. , and 5:30 p.m., Office hours: 5:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m everyday. Ticket Cost: US$3