Getting Around Costa Rica

From sea to shining sea, Costa Rica's lush landscapes warrant many a unique transportation option to get around. Here's how to do it effectively:

Comfort and Convenience

Companies: EasyRide, Interbus, Monkey Ride, Tropical Tours

Cost: $50 to $120.

Features: Fixed schedules, online booking, door-to-door service.

Flexibility and Accessibility

Requirements: Mandatory Costa Rican liability insurance.

Companies: Solid, Adobe, Vamos Car Rental.

Tips:

4WD Vehicle: Essential for remote areas.

Driving Hazards: Poor roads, lack of lighting, animals, people. Drive defensively.

Navigation: Use Waze or Google Maps; download maps beforehand.

Destinations:

Nicoya Peninsula: Ferries from Puntarenas to Playa Naranjo or Paquera.

Jacó to Montezuma: Water shuttle.

Sierpe to Bahía Drake: Public boats.

Golfito to Puerto Jiménez: 30-minute ferry.

Tortuguero: Ferry from La Pavona or Moín.

National Flights

Quick Way to Cover Long Distances

Airline Companies: Sansa, Green Airways.

Destinations: Bahía Drake, La Fortuna, Liberia, Nosara, Puerto Jiménez, Puerto Limón, Quepos, Tambor, Tortuguero.

Remark: Convenient time-wise; consider over environmental concerns.

City Buses: Accessible for wheel chairs in San José.

Taxis: Most can accommodate folding chairs.

Tourist Shuttles: Some have wheelchair lifts; inquire before reserving.

Flight Details: Domestic Flights—Sansa accepts folding wheelchairs but the passenger must be able to board and disembark on their own.

Enjoy your journey and discover the beauty of Costa Rica through these transfers!