do i need a car?

You don’t need a car in town as there are restuarants and a small store where you can buy necessities within walking distance. That said, a car can be useful if you want to explore more of the surrounding area or check our restaurants etc that are farther north in El Sargento. If you do rent a car, we recommend Cactus or Fox car rentals out of SJD airport.

can i buy groceries in town?

You can! Walking distance from Casa Verde there are two small stores where you can buy most of your necessities. About 20 min walk up the main road (or a quick 3 min drive), there is a bigger grocery store called Star Market which is well equipped. There is also a market on Thursdays that has multiple farm stands, bakeries, and even some fresh cheese!

should i bring down pesos?

Yes! There are a couple bank machines in town, but the fees are quite high and the limit is quit low. They often also do run out of money, so aren’t the most reliable. Many restaurants take credit card or USD, but it is always good to have some cash on hand.