district in Tilarán canton, Guanacaste province, Costa Rica
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Tilarán is a small town in Guanacaste, Costa Rica on the shores of Lake Arenal. The town is a peaceful, friendly place to visit and is increasingly popular for aquatic activities, especially windsurfing on the lake.

Streetlife in Tilàran

Get in

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The nearest airport with commercial flights is Liberia (LIR IATA).

By bus

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From Liberia, take the 524 bus to Cañas where you will change buses to Tilaran. Each bus ride will be about 45 minutes and cost about US$3.

From San Jose, three daily direct buses to Tilaran are operated by Autotransportes Tilarán. The 4-hour trip will cost about US$12.

Get around

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The Book Store at Casa del Agua The only English-language book store in the Lago Arenal area. Has a good selection of new and used books. Buy or trade. Also sports a remodeled porch with a great view of the lake. Located between Tilaran and Nuevo Arenal on Ruta 142 near Rio Piedras. 2692-2101

  • Aroma Tico[dead link] Open every day of the week from 06:30-17:30. Good food, free wi-fi!
  • Casa del Agua: Nice view of the lake, good coffee, good food. Also have art and a great book selection to trade, buy or sell. Is located between Tilaran and Rio Piedras.


Drink

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Sleep

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Go next

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Go to La Fortuna. Bus leaves at 12:15pm at the local bus station.

Santa Elena and Monteverde Cloud Forest

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