Services & Facilities in the Gulf of Papagayo

Papagayo is a very unique resort “town” in that it has no town center. Most of the gulf’s all-inclusive resorts offer additional services to account for the area’s few amenities. If you need something, your hotel should either have it or know where to get it.

Services:

Cell Phones
Cell phone coverage is spotty in Papagayo – perching on one of the gulf’s many cliffs, you’re likely to have some signal, but don’t count on it at the beaches. If your cell phone company does not offer international coverage, you can rent a Costa Rican cell phone for around $10 per day.

Public Phones
Without a town center, Papagayo has very few, if any, public phones. Most hotels have in-room telephones. Your resort should also allow you to make calls from the front desk.
 
Faxes
Faxes may be sent and received at most Papagayo hotels.

Internet
Most resorts have high-speed Internet facilities and/or wireless Internet (WiFi) in their lobby and/or hotel rooms.

Facilities:

Banks
Your hotel should have currency exchange services, or you can drive 15 minutes south to Playa del Coco for several banking and ATM options.

Gas Stations
Fill up your tank in Liberia, the closest gas station to Papagayo.
 
Post Office
Most resorts offer mail service, or you can drive south to Playa del Coco’s post office.
 
Tourist Information Center
All resorts offer a wealth of tourist information. In addition, many of the area’s larger hotels house on-site tour operators who can familiarize you with the area and book any tours that catch your fancy.