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Getting to Morgan’s Rock Hacienda and Ecolodge in Nicaragua is fairly easy; the available infrastructure is much better than you would expect. The lodge is strategically located to the south of Nicaragua’s most important tourism destination Granada and just north of the Costa Rican boarder. You may choose to take your international flight into Nicaragua’s capital Managua, Costa Rica’s capital San Jose or the northern Costa Rican city of Liberia. We can arrange an itinerary that allows you to travel safely and comfortably to Morgan’s Rock from either destination.
Managua:
Nicaragua’s capital with modern international airport located about 3 hours (by car) north of Morgan’s Rock.
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Shores of Lake Nicaragua , Granada
Granada:
Nicaragua’s colonial gem and most popular tourism attraction. Located about 2.5 hours (by car) north of Morgan’s Rock and serviced by a domestic Costa Rican airline with flights from Liberia and San Jose, Costa Rica.
Rivas:
Biggest town near Morgan’s Rock (about 1 hour by car). Rivas is a colonial town and capital of the province offering banking services, hospital services and home to universities.
San Juan del Sur:
Closest town to Morgan’s Rock (about 35 minutes by car). San Juan del Sur is a port town with limited infrastructure but basic services available.
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Colonial Granada , Nicaragua
Penas Blancas:
Border between Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Located about 1.5 hours (by car) south of Morgan’s Rock.
Liberia:
Biggest city in northern Costa Rica with International Airport serviced by mayor US airlines and domestic Costa Rican airlines. Capital of the Guanacaste province in Costa Rica and located about 3.5 hours (by car) south of Morgan’s Rock. Please note: travel time depends highly on how many people are in process of crossing the border. Rental cars are not allowed to cross the border. Our transfers will provide you with experienced drivers that will help you cross both borders (changing of cars is required). San Jose:
Costa Rica’s capital city with modern international airport located about 9 hours (by car) south of Morgan’s Rock.
Below you find a quick guide to geography and travel logistics to southern
Nicaragua and Costa Rica:
Right before getting to the town of San Juan del Sur, you will get to a large sign with a yellow gate (normally open) that reads Welcome to San Juan del Sur, continue for 100mts more and then turn right onto a dirt road. You will pass the local high school on your right and then through a small town, always going straight. This road is called "La Chocolata". Keep on going until you reach the first and only bridge on the way to Morgan's Rock from San Juan del Sur, it's a cement bridge with no railings. Immediately after the bridge you will see an intersection where you must turn left. You will know you are going the right way when you see a rock sign on your right, with the initials "MR" painted on. Keep going for another 150mts and reach another intersection where you will see another rock sign and must turn right. Keep going and you will pass through various small towns and many real estate signs, and after that go up a hill, then down. On the right side of the road you will see a small "ranchito" with a big sign that reads Morgan's Rock. This is the entrance to the property, the guard will ask for your name, due to the fact that we only allow the entrance with reservation. Your adventure doesn't end here, you must continue and in each intersection follow the signs that read "Ecolodge". When you arrive, please go straight to the Reception, do not leave your car in the parking lot. Here we will help you with your luggage and park your car. All this trajectory will take approximately 35 to 40 minutes.
Even though this road is the same one you take to get to Majagual, the directions to Morgan's Rock are different. If you get to Majagual, you must turn back since you will have passed the entrance to Morgan's Rock.
Traveling to Central America from the North America or Europe
Arriving to San Jose or Liberia, Costa Rica or Managua, Nicaragua by Air
San Jose, Costa Rica: The following international airlines service the Juan Santamaria International Airport in San Jose, Costa Rica. For details on itineraries, please consult with the airline or your travel agent.
Liberia, Guanacaste, Costa Rica: The following international airlines service the Daniel Oduber International Airport in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. For details on itineraries, please consult with the airline or your travel agent.
Managua, Nicaragua: The following international airlines service the Sandino International Airport in Managua, Nicaragua. For details on itineraries, please consult with the airline or your travel agent.
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Aerial view of Granada , Nicaragua
Arriving to Morgan’s Rock from Liberia, Costa Rica by Ground Transfer
Getting to Liberia: You might consider flying with one of the two Costa Rican domestic airlines (Sansa) into Liberia from anywhere in Costa Rica (usually using San Jose as a hub). You also might arrive on your international flight from the North America or Europe in Liberia. Once at the Liberia International Airport, we can arrange ground transfer to Morgan’s Rock.
Ground transfer to Morgan’s Rock: The ground transfer from Liberia to Morgan’s Rock takes about 3.5 hours, depending on how busy the immigration offices at the border are. The cost of the transfer depends on the number of people traveling in your party, but is generally about $240 for four people and you are crossing the border in the same car with the same driver you do not need to switch cars or drivers at the border.
Crossing the border: The most challenging part of the ground transfer is the border crossing experience at Peñas Blancas, which is a perfect example for inefficiency and unnecessary bureaucracy at Central American border posts, but at the same time can be quite a cultural experience. While we will make an effort to make this cultural experience as bearable as possible for you, especially during holidays (Christmas and Easter) there is the possibility of delays. The immigration office hours at the border are from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm.
Immigration formalities: Tourists and Costa Rican citizens do not have to pay any fees upon leaving Costa Rica. Foreign residents in Costa Rica pay $20 departure tax. To enter Nicaragua most North American and European countries do not require a visa but need a passport that still has validity for additional six months from the date of entry. Foreigners need to purchase a tourism card for $7. You will need to pay an additional dollar ($1) to exit the main gate at the Nicaraguan border.Costa Rican residents or nationals need to acquire a visa to enter Nicaragua.The visa can be obtained at the Nicaraguan Consulate of the country of residency and a fee of $25 needs to be paid.
Ground Transfers within Nicaragua
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Morgan’s Rock private Pacific beach, Nicaragua
From Granada to Morgan’s Rock Cost one way per person: $50
Travel time: 2 hours
Managua to Morgan’s Rock Cost one way per person: $55
Travel time: 3 hours
Morgan´s Rock to San Juan del Sur Cost one way 1 to 4 pax $24
Travel time: 25 minutes
Morgan´s Rock to Rivas Cost one way per person: $35
Travel time: 1 hour
Morgan´s Rock to San Jorge
Cost one way per person: $35
Travel time: 1 hour
Peñas Blancas
Cost one way per person $35
Travel time: 40 minutes
If you are planning to arrive at Morgan’s Rock coming from Costa Rica by Rental car, we recommend you talk to Alamo Rent A Car in Costa Rica or Nicaragua. We do want to warn you that rental cars are not allowed to cross borders and you will want to have this fully organized with your rent-a-car company. This company is the most experienced cross border rentals and has offices in both countries. For more information call the Alamo offices in Costa Rica at (506) 233-7733 or go to www.alamocostarica.com.
Arriving with your own Car
Costa Rican’s that are planning to cross the border from Costa Rica into Nicaragua with their car, must first obtain permission to leave the country. This is done by obtaining a document from the National Registration Office located upstairs in Banco de Costa Rica in San Jose or Liberia. The stamp for this document costs around $1. You must also provide a photocopy of your passport and car identification. This will be needed at the border. Also, be sure to have the Costa Rican Custom Stamp on the document before you exit with your car. This stamp is obtained at the car registration entrance window on presentation of the original document and a photocopy. Entering Nicaragua with your car will cost $10.00 USD registration fee paid at the bank located inside the new main building after first registering your car at the appropriate window. If your car is on lease or you have a loan with the bank, you will not be allowed to take your car out of Costa Rica.
Ondine Cohane in Conde Nast Traveler, March 2005:
"I go for a long sunset swim off the beach at Morgan's Rock and feel as though the whole Pacific were mine alone."
For reservation & information contact: San Jose, Costa Rica main office
Reservations: +011 (506) 22-32-6449
Fax: +011 (506) 22-32-6297
E-mail: info@morgansrock.com
