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Finca Sonador
Spend 2–3 days to join a host family, attend workshops and take a guided rainforest walk; longer stays need more time for community projects.
Finca Sonador (Longo Mai) is a community village in South Pacific Costa Rica offering eco‑tourism, farm stays and workshops. A short 2‑day visit covers a guided rainforest tour and a class; a 3‑day stay adds a farm activity and time with a host family.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CRC
- Best months
- Dec–Apr (dry season, check)
- avoid May–Nov (rainy, check)
- Airport
- SJO
- Nights
- 2–3
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Rules in force · 7Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua (CA-4) giv…
- Central America ↗Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua (CA-4) give one shared entry allowance, usually 90 days in total; leaving for Belize, Costa Rica or Mexico and coming back does not always reset it — check with immigration before a long stay.
- Central America ↗Cross land borders in daylight and early in the day; many posts close or empty of transport by late afternoon, and the approaches are where robberies happen.
- Central America ↗Several borders charge entry, exit or municipal fees in US dollars (Belize exit, Nicaragua entry and exit, Honduras entry); carry small, clean US notes and ask for a receipt.
- Costa Rica ↗Check entry rules for your passport with Costa Rica's immigration authority (Migración) or a Costa Rican consulate; proof of onward travel is commonly required.
- Costa Rica ↗Rental cars require mandatory local liability insurance, often not included in online quotes: check the full price before booking.
- Costa Rica ↗Do not feed wildlife, including monkeys and coatis; it is illegal and harmful.
- Costa Rica ↗Buy national park tickets (Manuel Antonio, Poás, Irazú and others) online from SINAC before you go; several parks do not sell at the gate and cap daily numbers.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Finca Sonador911 ▾
- Police/ambulance911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Finca Sonador, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Costa Rican colón (CRC, ₡); US dollars are widely accepted in tourist areas, with change often given in colones.Costa Rica-wide
- SIM or eSIMKölbi, Claro and Liberty sell SIMs at SJO and in towns; passport required.Costa Rica-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in most of the country, including San José; drink bottled on parts of the Caribbean coast and in remote areas.Costa Rica-wide
- TippingRestaurants: 10% service is in the bill; extra optional.Costa Rica-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Costa Rica-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; main risks are remote location and limited night transport – plan arrivals early.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets; put paper in the bin in many places.Costa Rica-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police/ambulance
- Sundays & holidayscheckManuel Antonio closes on Tuesdays (check); Semana Santa Thursday–Friday shuts most businesses.Costa Rica-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSJO Juan Santamaría International Airport (Bus or shuttle about 2½–3 h to San José, then Tracopa bus to Longo Mai).
- Getting aroundTake a Tracopa bus from San José (3½–4 h) to Longo Mai stop, then a 1‑mile gravel road; shuttle from stop costs ~2,000–3,000 CRC (2026 estimate).
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SJO Juan Santamaría International Airport (Bus or shuttle about 2½–3 h to San José, then Tracopa bus to Longo Mai)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Mar
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Apr
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Nov
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Best: Dec–Apr. Avoid: May–Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Apr (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Finca Sonador: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Mar
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11 rd
Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14 rd
Oct
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12 rd
Dec
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Take a Tracopa bus from San José (3½–4 h) to Longo Mai stop, then a 1‑mile gravel road; shuttle from stop costs ~2,000–3,000 CRC (2026 estimate). Walk or horse ride to nearby sites.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ceiba tree and petroglyph site
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Guided walk from village, about 30 min each way
Perica waterfall
cautionDoor to door: ≈4 h total
Horse ride then 2‑hour hike
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Host family rooms
Full pension, 6,000 CRC per day for long stays, 8,000 CRC for stays under 14 days
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₡6,000–8,000 excl. transport
Trip budget
| Host family room (full pension)1 × 2 nights × CRC 6,000 | CRC 12,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 2 days × CRC 7,000 | CRC 14,000 |
| Shuttle from bus stop to village1 × CRC 2,500 · check | CRC 2,500 |
| Guided rainforest tour1 × CRC 3,000 · check | CRC 3,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CRC 3,150 |
| Trip total≈ CRC 17,330 per person per day, bed included | CRC 34,650 |
₡6,000/day for stays ≥14 days; ₡8,000/day for shorter stays
2026 estimate in CRC; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Local coffee (served at host family) | ₡500–800 |
| Meal (included in pension) | included |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No alcohol sold in the village; nearest bar 30 min walk
- Transport limited – shuttle may be unavailable outside peak hours
Emergency numbers
- Police/ambulance
- 911
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My bed tonight
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police/ambulance911
Embassy
US consulate in San José; other embassies in San José
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- San José → Longo Mai (Tracopa bus): ≈₡7,000–9,000, 3½–4 h (check schedule)
- Shuttle from bus stop to village: ≈₡2,500–3,000
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (ˈola)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much? (kwanˈto ˈkwes.ta)
- Quisiera una habitación — I would like a room (kiˈsje.ra ˈu.na aβi.taˈθjon)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Finca Sonador. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Apr (dry season, check) · avoid May–Nov (rainy, check) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 1 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Host family assignment via Doña Edith (phone +506 8330‑6118)
- Shuttle booking at bus stop or via Edith's family
- Arrange workshops in advance through community coordinator
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