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) |
CATEGORIES |
AMOUNTS
PER DAY+ |
B
= Toyota Yaris (Std. Shift/auto) |
$60 |
D = Toyota Rav 4 (4x4 – Std. Shift/auto) |
$89 |
E
= Mitsubishi 300L (12 PAX – Std. Shift) |
$95 |
F
= Dahiatsu Terios (4 PAX, 4WD – Std. Shift) |
$90 |
G = Toyota Land Cruiser Prado(7 PAX, 4X4 – Auto) |
$140 |
H
= Mitsubishi Outlander (5 pax, 4x4 – Std. Shift/auto) |
$95 |
J
= Mitsubishi Montero (7 PAX), 4x4 – Std. Shift) |
$125 |
+ 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
coming from Tortuguero, complimentary surf racks, baby
seats, 24 hour mechanic assistance and routing assistance
from more than 20 affiliated gas stations in the country.
|
Tour at Ease program:
8 hour private car and Chauffeur $200* In every destination we have cars and drivers waiting for you. Choose and plan your day as you will. Entrance fees to parks and attractions not incldued. For private naturalist guide add $60 *Price per day up to 3 pax, for 4+ add $45 each addional pax. |
DRIVING
DISTANCES FROM SAN JOSE |
CITIES |
MILES |
GUANACASTE
(LIBERIA |
135 |
PUNTARENAS |
64.7 |
LIMON |
94 |
EL
COCO |
167.6 |
TAMARINDO |
170.6 |
NOSARA |
170 |
SAMARA |
151 |
JACO |
63.5 |
MANUEL
ANTONIO |
109.4 |
QUEPOS |
102 |
CAHUITA |
120 |
PUERTO
VIEJO |
132 |
SANTA
ROSA |
170.5 |
PALO
VERDE |
102 |
MONTEVERDE |
88 |
ARENAL |
82.3 |
|
Flying
within Costa Rica is a convenient way to get around.
Small commercial aircrafts are used and there is a
baggage allowance(see below) per person (excess baggage, space permitting, is accomodated
for a fee).
Aprox. Fees that apply for excess luggage and subject to change: 
- 1 to 5 pounds over limit = $7.00 charge
- 6 to 15 pounds over limit = $20.00 charge
- 16 to 30 pounds over limit = $40.00 charge
- 31 to 60 pounds over limit = $60.00 charge
Please be advised that payment of excess baggage fees does not guarantee baggage will be transported on the same flight as the passenger, and may be put on next available flight. Collection of late arriving baggage is the responsibility of the passenger.
Regarding the size of the luggage, it must not exceed the following dimensions: Hand luggage: 10-pound weight limit and a maximum size not exceeding 33 linear inches / 84 cm. (length + height + width). Any carry - on luggage exceeding the maximum weight and/or size will be considered and charged as excess luggage.
Checked luggage: 50 linear inches / 127 cm. (length + width + height). Any luggage exceeding weight allowance (determined by fare type) and/or size will be subject to space availability and charged according to the excess luggage fees above. Over-sized luggage or bags exceeding 60 pounds will be charged as cargo and subject to space availability.
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.
| |
Domestic
Scheduled
Air from San Jose |
Liberia |
$169+
|
Nosara |
$169+ |
|
Tamarindo |
$169+ |
Carrillo |
$199+ |
Punta
Islita |
$169+ |
Quepos |
$109+ |
Arenal |
$129+ |
| Drake |
$175+ |
Tambor |
$135+ |
Manual
Antonio |
$195+ |
Tortuguero |
$145+ |
Palmar
Sur |
$155+ |
Golfito |
$169+ |
Puerto
Jimenez |
$169+ |
Domestic
Scheduled
Air from Arenal |
Liberia |
$199+
|
Quepos |
$179+ |
Arenal |
$129+ |
San Jose |
$129+ |
Tamarindo |
$199+ |
Domestic
Scheduled
Air from Liberia |
Arenal |
$199+ |
San Jose |
$169+ |
Domestic
Scheduled
Air from Tamarindo |
Arenal |
$199+ |
San Jose |
$169+ |
+ AIR FARES SHOWN ARE PER PERSON ONE-WAY AND INCLUDE HOTEL TRANSFERS, FUEL SURCHARGE ($20) AND LOCAL TAXES / AIRPORT FEES. Rates valid till November 30, 2011
|
Sunny
Land's Signature Private,
Guided and Shuttle Transportation |
All
ground transfers include bilingual driver and air
conditioned transportation.
|
| 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 |
$
104 |
$
80 |
$55 |
| San
Jose |
Manuel
Antonio |
3
1/2 hrs |
$130 |
$
94 |
$55 |
| San
Jose |
Monteverde |
3 1/2 hrs |
$124 |
$
94 |
$55 |
| San
Jose |
Port
Caldera/Puntarenas Port/Jaco |
2
1/2 hrs |
$
101 |
$
74 |
$43 |
| San
Jose |
Port
Moin |
2
hrs |
$140 |
$
95 |
N/A |
| San
Jose |
Puerto
Viejo |
4
1/2 hrs |
$169 |
$
115 |
$55 |
| San
Jose |
Tamarindo |
5
1/2 hrs |
$159 |
$
108 |
$55 |
| San
Jose |
Turrialba |
2
hrs |
$
112 |
$
76 |
$55 |
| San
Jose |
Tambor |
5
1/2 hrs |
$165 |
$
112 |
$55 |
| San
Jose |
Tortuguero |
n/a |
$225 |
$
125 |
N/A |
| San
Jose |
Drake Bay |
n/a |
$188 |
$
127 |
N/A |
| Arenal |
Monteverde |
4
hrs |
$113 |
$
77 |
$43 |
| Arenal |
Turrialba |
6 hrs |
$185 |
N/A |
$68 |
| Arenal |
Tambor |
6 1/2 hrs |
$185 |
N/A |
N/A |
| Arenal |
Tortuguero Docks |
3 hrs |
$130 |
$ 85 |
n/a |
| Jaco/Puntarenas |
Arenal |
3
1/2 hrs |
$121 |
$
85 |
$55 |
| Jaco/Puntarenas |
Manuel
Antonio |
2
hrs |
$65 |
$
80 |
$43 |
| Jaco/Puntarenas |
Monteverde |
4
hrs |
$114 |
- |
$55 |
| Jaco/Puntarenas |
Tamarindo |
4
hrs |
$145 |
$
98 |
$68 |
| Manuel
Antonio (Quepos) |
Arenal |
5
hrs |
$154 |
$
112 |
$53 |
| Manual
Antonio |
Monteverde |
4
hrs |
$149 |
$
101 |
$55 |
| Manual
Antonio |
Tambor |
5
1/2 hrs |
$165 |
$
112 |
$68 |
| Guanacaste
(Conchal/North Pacific) |
Arenal |
4
hrs |
$145 |
$
98 |
$43 |
| Guanacaste |
Monteverde |
4
hrs |
$139 |
$
95 |
$43 |
| Guanacaste |
Puntarenas |
3
1/2 hrs |
$114 |
- |
$68 |
| Liberia Airport |
Area Hotels |
|
$60 |
$ 40 |
N/A |
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.
Note: There is a supplement for transfers from San Jose to the Arenal Volcano region hotels, and from these hotels
to other destinations Chachagua + Tilajari + Lost Iguana + Observatory Lodge + Arenal Lodge + The Springs Resort of $25 per person |