Caño Negro Community

Where are we ?

Kingfisher Lodge & Tours is in the town of Caño Negro, Los Chiles, Alajuela.

Driving directions from different locations:

From La Fortuna and the Arenal Volcano: 3 ½ hours.

  • Take the road leading El Tanque, passing through Muelle, then take the highway to Los Chiles.
  • You will reach the Jobo intersection, where you will turn left and will drive for 19 km. on a dirt road.
  • You will reach the village of Caño Negro. Our hotel is next to the MINAET office.

From San José: 4 hours

  • Take the General Cañas highway to Ciudad Quesada (San Carlos).
  • In Ciudad Quesada take the road to Santa Clara, Florencia and Muelle.
  • From Muelle, the road will take you to the north side of the country (Los Chiles).
  • Go through Buenos Aires and Santa Rosa, until you reach the Jobo intersection, where you will turn to Caño Negro.
  • Start going through a dirt road for 19 Kilometers.
  • You will reach the village of Caño Negro. Our hotel is next to the MINAET’S office.

From Río Celeste: 1 ½ hours (other way)

  • Take the road to Upala.
  • In Colonia Puntarenas turn right to Caño Negro.
  • Start going through a dirt road for 26 Kilometers.
  • You will reach the village of Caño Negro. Our hotel is next to the MINAET’S office.

From Daniel Oduber International Airport (Liberia): 3 hours.

  • Kms more and turn left (at the sign) for 26 Kms. all the way to Caño Negro
  • The approximate time is 3 hours.
  • The entrance, that is located 4 kilometers before Cañas, is in good conditions. On the dirt road to Caño Negro, we also recommend to use a 4WD and for minibuses, no larger than a Coaster.

From Río Celeste: 1 ½ hours

  • Take the road to Guatuso.
  • In Monterrey, take the road to Muelle. Go straight ahead to Los Chiles.
  • You reach the Jobo intersection, where you will turn to Caño Negro.
  • Start going through a dirt road for 19 Kilometers.
  • You will reach the village of Caño Negro. Our hotel is next to the MINAET’S office.

Nearby Places of Interest:

  1. Caño Negro National Wildlife Refuge: 5 minutes
  2. Caño Negro Town: 5 minutes
  3. Guanacaste beaches: 4 hours
  4. Arenal Volcano: 1 ½ hours
  5. Río Celeste: 1 ½ hours
  6. Tenorio Volcano National Park: 1 ½ hours