How to Get Here
Rancho Quemado is located in the heart of the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica, 15 km east of Bahía Drake and 15 km west of Rincón. Only 60 minutes from Puerto Jiménez by car.
Take the Interamericana Highway to the big gas station in La Chacarita and follow the signs to the Osa Peninsula.
By car
Take the Interamericana Highway
Take the InterAmericana Highway until you arrive at the big gas station in La Chacarita (hard to miss). From there, follow the signs directing you to Puerto Jimenez.
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By car
From Chacarita to Rincon
Once you reach Rincon, you will see signs for Drake Bay.
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By car
From Rincon to Rancho Quemado
Turn right immediately before the Rincon bridge and follow Drake Bay signs until you arrive in lovely Rancho Quemado.
*Note: the turn is before the Rincon Bridge.
Approximate time: 6 hours
*Note: the turn is before the Rincon Bridge.
Approximate time: 6 hours
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Public transport option from the San Carlos terminal in San José.
By bus
San Carlos terminal in San José
Take the 8:00am bus (there is also a 12:00pm one) at the Lobo Blanco Company (San Carlos terminal) in San Jose. Ask the driver to let you off at Rincon.
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By bus
From Rincon to Rancho Quemado by bus
From Rincon, take the 4:45pm bus to Rancho Quemado.
Approximate time: 9.5 hours
Approximate time: 9.5 hours
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Short route from Puerto Jimenez heading northwest towards La Palma and Rincon.
By car
Head towards La Palma
Head northwest towards La Palma.
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By car
Cross the Rincon Bridge
Shortly after La Palma you will approach Rincon. Immediately after the Rincon Bridge, take a left and follow the signs leading to Drake Bay.
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By car
Arrival at Rancho Quemado
After about 15km you will arrive in Rancho Quemado.
Approximate time: 60 minutes
Approximate time: 60 minutes
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Public transport to La Palma with connections to Rancho Quemado and Drake Bay.
By bus
Bus to La Palma
Take a bus which goes to La Palma.
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By bus
From La Palma to Rancho Quemado
Buses leave La Palma for Rancho and Drake Bay at 11:30am and 4:30pm every day except Sunday. You can also find a taxi in La Palma to take you to Rancho.
Approximate time: 90 minutes
Approximate time: 90 minutes
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If coming from the mainland, take a boat from Sierpe to Drake Bay and then continue to Rancho Quemado.
By boat
From Sierpe to Drake Bay
Reach Sierpe and board a boat bound for Drake Bay.
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By boat
Arrival at Agujitas (Drake Bay)
Disembark in the town of Agujitas.
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By car
From Drake Bay to Rancho Quemado
Take public transport (leaves at 4:00am from the Ice Cream Store in the middle of town) or follow the main road out of town by car for 15km until you reach Rancho Quemado.
Approximate time: 45 minutes
Approximate time: 45 minutes
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The closest airports are in Drake Bay and Puerto Jimenez.
By small plane
Flight from San José
Sansa Airlines and NatureAir offer several daily flights to Drake Bay and Puerto Jimenez.
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By small plane
Landing on the peninsula
Land at the Puerto Jimenez or Drake Bay airstrip.
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By car
Transfer to Rancho Quemado
There are also car rental options next to the airports. Once you have your rental car, follow the directions by car or by bus to get to lovely Rancho Quemado! If you have any questions, please ask!