COSTA
RICA
Getting Around Costa Rica
Driving
in Costa Rica
is perhaps one of the most memorable and rewarding experiences
you can have in this friendly country. Panoramic views
coupled with charming villages, coffee plantations, cattle
grazing farmlands and the natural beauty of lush vegetation,
abundant waterfalls, beautiful bridges and rushing rivers
lend a special touch to your driving experience. Driving
in Costa Rica is becoming a much more user-friendly experience.
Recent improvements in the country's road system allows
travelers to enjoy a comfortable ride and new road signs
are being placed throughout the country. This wave of
improvements is the result of the Ministry of Transportation's
newly established fund, named CONAVI. The country's 5000
miles of roadway will be preserved, developed and repaired
from past neglect. Over 700 million dollars has been invested
through the cooperation of international aid. Despite
the small size of the country, driving distances can sometimes
be deceiving. Daily Car rental rates and a sample of driving
distances measured in miles is listed bellow. Remember
that road and weather conditions will affect the actual
driving time.
Car
Rental (All four door
vehicles with a/c) |
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CATEGORIES
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AMOUNTS
PER DAY+
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B
= Toyota Yaris (Std. Shift/auto)
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$60
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D = Toyota Rav 4 (4x4 – Std. Shift/auto)
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$89
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E
= Mitsubishi 300L (12 PAX – Std. Shift)
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$95
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F
= Dahiatsu Terios (4 PAX, 4WD – Std. Shift)
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$90
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G = Toyota Land Cruiser (7 PAX, 4X4 – Auto)
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$125
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H
= Mitsubishi Outlander (5 pax, 4x4 – Std. Shift/auto)
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$95
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J
= Mitsubishi Montero (7 PAX), 4x4 – Std. Shift)
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$125
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+ Include unlimited mileage and
insurance / + Minimum 3 Day Rental / Our car
rentals include free delivery to your hotel in San Jose
and at any Sansa airstrip or in Guapiles for passengers
comming from Tortuguero, complimentary surf racks, baby
seats, 24 hour mechanic assistance and routing assistacne
from more than 20 affiliated gas staions in the country.
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The
Ultimate
Minimum
3 day hire Private Driver/Guide Service $175
per day per person (min 2) Includes all the features of private transportation but on a continual basis plus driver expenses, gasoline and unlimited mileage. This service can be arranged to/from any of the destinations listed. Hotel accommodations, meals and entrance fees to areas of interest not included. |
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DRIVING
DISTANCES FROM SAN JOSE
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CITIES
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MILES
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GUANACASTE
(LIBERIA
|
135
|
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PUNTARENAS
|
64.7
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LIMON
|
94
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EL
COCO
|
167.6
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TAMARINDO
|
170.6
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NOSARA
|
170
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SAMARA
|
151
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JACO
|
63.5
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MANUEL
ANTONIO
|
109.4
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QUEPOS
|
102
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CAHUITA
|
120
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PUERTO
VIEJO
|
132
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SANTA
ROSA
|
170.5
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PALO
VERDE
|
102
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MONTEVERDE
|
88 |
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ARENAL
|
82.3
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Flying
within Costa Rica is a convenient way to get around.
Small commercial aircrafts are used and there is a 25 lb.
baggage allowance per person (excess baggage, space permitting, is accomodated
for a fee). On board, enjoy incredible aerial views of
Costa Rica's vast bio-diverse landscape. Roundtrip airfares
are displayed in blue below. We also offer charter service for larger parties or specific flight needs.
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Domestic
Scheduled
Air from San Jose |
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Liberia
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$279+
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Tamarindo
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$279+
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Carrillo
|
$199+
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Punta
Islita
|
$239+
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Tambor
|
$195+
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Manual
Antonio
|
$195+
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Tortuguero
|
$195+
|
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Palmar
Sur
|
$235+
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Golfito
|
$265+
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Puerto
Jimenez
|
$265+
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+
Domestic air fares are per person
round trip and include private transfers
from and to your hotels.
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Sunny
Land's Signature Private,
Guided and Shuttle Transportation
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All
ground transfers include bilingual driver and air
conditioned transportation.
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| From |
To |
Approx.
Driving
Time
|
Private
Basis
Per Person
Min. 2
|
Private
Basis
Per Person
Min. 3 & up
|
Daily
Shuttle
Service
|
| San
Jose |
Arenal
|
2
1/2 hrs
|
$
89
|
$
65
|
$35
|
| San
Jose |
Manuel
Antonio |
3
1/2 hrs
|
$110
|
$
79
|
$35
|
| San
Jose |
Monteverde |
3
1/2 hrs
|
$105
|
$
70
|
$
45
|
| San
Jose |
Port
Caldera/Puntarenas Port/Jaco |
2
1/2 hrs
|
$
85
|
$
65
|
$35
|
| San
Jose |
Port
Moin |
2
hrs
|
$110
|
$
75
|
$40
|
| San
Jose |
Puerto
Viejo |
4
1/2 hrs
|
$110
|
$
75
|
$40
|
| San
Jose |
Tamarindo |
5
1/2 hrs
|
$135
|
$
90
|
$35
|
| San
Jose |
Turrialba |
2
hrs
|
$
80
|
$
57
|
$35
|
| San
Jose |
Tambor |
5
1/2 hrs
|
$130
|
$
90
|
$55
|
| Arenal |
Monteverde |
4
hrs
|
$109
|
$
79
|
$49
|
| Arenal |
Turrialba |
6 hrs |
$150 |
$ 90 |
$35 |
| Arenal |
Tambor |
6 1/2 hrs |
$185 |
$120 |
$55 |
| Arenal |
Tortuguero Docks |
3 hrs |
$125 |
$ 85 |
n/a |
| Jaco/Puntarenas |
Arenal |
3
1/2 hrs
|
$112
|
$
75
|
$35
|
| Jaco/Puntarenas |
Manuel
Antonio |
2
hrs
|
$
75
|
$
55
|
$35
|
| Jaco/Puntarenas |
Monteverde |
4
hrs
|
$
99
|
$
75
|
$49
|
| Jaco/Puntarenas |
Tamarindo |
4
hrs
|
$105
|
$
75
|
$35
|
| Manuel
Antonio (Quepos) |
Arenal |
5
hrs
|
$140
|
$
99
|
$35
|
| Manual
Antonio |
Monteverde |
4
hrs
|
$125
|
$
89
|
$49
|
| Manual
Antonio |
Tambor
|
5
1/2 hrs
|
$150
|
$
99
|
n/a
|
| Guanacaste
(Conchal/North Pacific) |
Arenal
|
4
hrs
|
$125
|
$
85
|
$35
|
| Guanacaste |
Monteverde |
4
hrs
|
$125
|
$
85
|
$49
|
| Guanacaste |
Puntarenas |
3
1/2 hrs
|
$105
|
$
75
|
$35
|
| Liberia Airport |
Area Hotels |
|
$ 35 |
$ 30 |
$25 |
| Shuttle
service operates with fixed departure times, seat
in bus basis and usually departs San Jose before 9
AM. New Deluxe Limousine Service now available, please inquire. |
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