About Quepos
Quepos is a small town in Costa Rica near the Manuel Antonio National Park. It is the closest town offering full tourist services, but has lost much of its charm and innocence due to overdevelopment as it became the poster child destination of the eco-tourism crowd.
Source: Wikipedia
Essential Information
Currency
Costa Rican colón (CRC)
Symbol: ₡
Language
Spanish
Phone Code
+506
International dialing code for Costa Rica
Driving
Drive on the right
Standard for Costa Rica
Region
Americas
Central America
How to Get to Quepos
Transportation options and arrival information
FromSan José, buses are taken from Tracopa Bus station downtown San Jose. Ride prices are US$8, and the trip takes between 3.5-4.5 hr, depending on the bus you take.
Getting Around Quepos
Local transportation and navigation tips
Local bus leaves every 30 mins during the day between Manuel Antonio and Quepos. Costs ₡345 and the bus driver and can provide change but may not accept dollars.
Safety in Quepos
High Safety (Global Peace Index: 1.732)
About the Global Peace Index: Global Peace Index measures peacefulness on a scale of 1 (most peaceful) to 5 (least peaceful)
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
1 protected sites near Quepos
Precolumbian Chiefdom Settlements with Stone Spheres of the Diquís
World Heritage site in Costa Rica
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