How to get tickets to Chirripo
There are 25 reservable tickets and 10 walk-in tickets available for
each calendar day.
The 25 reservable tickets go on sale every season in November (for January through May) and May (for June through December). There
are many tour companies acquiring these tickets and the season's
tickets for the dry season (Jan through May) sell out rather early in the year.
There are still some
scattered openings, so it is worthwhile for you to call the
park office and inquire if there is a reservable ticket still
available for the day you desire to hike. If there is a reservable
ticket available, they will ask for your passport number and that you
make a transfer of funds ($40 per person per night) into their account within 48 hours. They
speak only Spanish and ONLY THE PERSON HOLDING THE PASSPORT is able to
reserve the ticket (meaning we can't do it for you). To try this
option, call the office reservation desk at (506) 2-742-5083 Monday through Friday 8:00am to noon, 1:00pm to 4:00pm Costa Rica time.
The walk-in tickets, on the other hand are much easier to get if you
have some flexibility in your schedule. If you show up early enough
the day prior to your hike, you have an excellent chance of getting a
walk-in ticket. If for some reason the walk-ins are not available that
day (due to people buying two day tickets the day prior), you will
certainly get them for the next day if you are one of the first in
line when the park opens (6:30 am).
We have only seen people waiting
one additional day to get their tickets. So, if you don't mind
spending an additional day in San Gerardo enjoying the other
attractions here you will definitely have the opportunity to hike Chirripo. Some of the attractions include Cloudbridge Reserve the hot
springs, the secret gardens, etc. See sangerardocostarica.com and aguaseternas.com
EQUIPMENT
We rent warm sleeping bags for $5/night (it gets below 0 Celcius up there) and backpacking stoves for
$4/night plus the cost of gas.
We also have a limited supply of warm clothing, hats and gloves for guest use, no charge.
While here at the Casa Mariposa you have full use of the kitchen or
there is also a restaurant and small grocery next door. We have info
here on all the hikes and maps at our info desk.
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