– Region: San José — San Gerardo de Rivas (gateway village to PN Chirripó)

 – Elevation: 1500

 – GPS Coordinates: 9.496° N, 83.541° W

 – Access Difficulty: T1 — Road accessible from San Isidro del General (22km, rough road — 4WD recommended) 

 – Opening Season: Year-round

 – Winter Room: – Number of Beds: 25  – Showers: Yes — hot showers

 – Drinking Water: Yes — piped – Meals & food: Full board option (excellent local food)

– Mobile Signal: Yes – Payment Methods: Cash/Card — USD 15–40/night | hikingchirripo.com | booking agent for park permits

 – Reservation Link: Click here to make a reservation

 – Short Description: The go-to hostel before and after climbing Chirripó. Also operates as a booking agent for park permits — useful for navigating the complex reservation system. San Gerardo de Rivas: base village for Chirripó with accommodation options, guides, porter services, gear rental (sleeping bags MXN 200/night), hot springs. Natural hot springs 2km from village.