RFA09 begins on Friday June 19th – 21st. 10am – 5:00 pm. Summer Solstice 2009. There are many ways you can enjoy the festival including buying a 7 day camping pass or stay at your favorite lodge in Puerto Jimenez for a few days.

Where to buy Tickets in Costa Rica ( Cash only & CC )

In San Jose –
Jazz Café in San Pedro & Escazu / 2288-4740 / 2253-8933 - ask to speak to manager Bons Bach Music Stores

In Escazu –
Café de Artistas / San Rafael / 2288-5082 ( 100 mtrs West of Plaza Rolex in San Rafael)

In Alajuela –
Vida Tropical / 100 Mtrs. North of Old hospital / 2443-9576
Vista Del Valle Hotel / Rosario de Naranjo / 506-2451-1165 / www.vistadelvalle.com
(22 miles past the airport on the road to San Ramon)

In Dominical –
Rio Lindo Resort / 506-2787-0028 / www.riolindoresort.com ( near Costanera Hwy. )
Roca Verde Hotel & Little Dominical Theatre / 506-2787-0036 / www.rocaverde.net

In Golfito –
Rainforest Properties / 2775-0518 / www.rainforestproperties.com ( across from hospital )

In Puerto Jimenez –
Rio Nuevo Office / 2735-5407 / www.rionuevolodge.com ( across from Carolina )

On Line Transfer in Costa Rica -
Banco Nacional / 100-02-094-600245-1 / Rainforestaid Costa Rica S.A.

On Line payments thru Pay Pal –
Contact Michael H. Cranfordinfo@osapeninsulatravel.com8378-3013

In USA Personal Checks Mailed to –
Ranforest Aid Costa Rica S.A. 7830 Manston Dr. / Colorado Springs / Colorado / 80920 / 719-282-4312

3 Day Rainforest Aid Festival Pass

Rainforest Aid09 ~ 3 Nights Lodging & Festival Passes - $139 per person Includes admission for 3 days of the festival-lodging is a separate & additional cost & varies depending on lodge.

Available at the lodges and hotels listed below. Prices and location vary. Check with lodge regarding distance to festival & transportation options as it varies from lodge to lodge. We strongly suggest that you extend your stay with your lodge by 2 days in order to enjoy sights & sounds of the Osa. 3 day festival passes ($139) are only available at the eco lodges & hotels listed below and only when making reservations for a room directly with lodges or hotel listed below. Make the choice to help all of the lodges that are already protecting our rainforest. All of the hotels participating can help you plan your festival vacation, transportation & domestic flights to and from the concert. Many of the lodges participating have put together special pricing for the festival, contact each lodge and hotel directly.

Camping & Parking
RainforestAid09 supports and encourages you to choose to car pool and camp. Camping is permitted inside festival site and is limited to the first 1000 Festival Camping Passes sold. Showers, recycling areas, and composting toilet facilities available on site. Camping pass includes breakfast & coffee from 6-9 am. Parking is FREE for campers and car poolers that register in RainforestAid09 Information Center located in Alajuela or Chacarita.

Safety and Security
Volunteers from the local hospital, police, MINAE,( forest service ) will be available at festival site for any injuries, emergencies and basic needs. There will also be emergency transportation services available in the event of an emergency. Our bamboo childcare & day care pavilion will be available for child care services during the festival for a small fee.

Health Food and Water
Potable water will be available within the festival site, and in the camp ground. Showers and composting toilets will also be available at festival. For those guest purchasing HomeStay or Camping Passes, it is a requirement that you register at our Alajulah or Chacarita Information booth. There you will find valuable information regarding accommodations, camping, parking, travel and road conditions.

Travel and Transportation
Remember transportation is free when you buy your HomeStay and Camping Festival Pass. Comfortable buses will bring you to and from the festival ( 6-8 hr. bus ride w/ lunch stop ) Guests choosing to rent a cars are encouraged to Car Pool, and are required to register in Alajuela at our Information Booth. There will be RainforestAid09 volunteers stationed in San Isidro, Dominical, and Chacarita to provide valuable information and road side assistance both coming and going to the festival.