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Costa Rica
- Overview
- The Basics
- Attractions
- Activities
- Public Holidays
- Useful Contacts
- Airports
- Climate
- Currency
- Visa & Passport
- Flights to Costa Rica
- Tour Operators
- Costa Rica Map
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Cities
- San Jose Costa Rica
Ports of Call
- Limon
- Puntarenas
Airports in Costa Rica
Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR)
Location
7.5 miles (12km) west of Liberia
Getting to the city
The Liberia City Bus runs hourly between 7am and 6pm. Airport shuttles are available to a number of destinations and resorts in Guanacaste.
Time
Local time is GMT -6.
Contacts
lirinfo@adchas.cr
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)
Location
The airport is located 11 miles (18km) from San Jose city centre.
Getting to the city
Buses depart frequently from the airport to San Jose. If travelling to the airport, passengers should make sure to tell the driver to stop at the airport bus stop. A trip to downtown San Jose costs about CRC 540 and takes 35 minutes. Buses are also available to Alajuela and Heredia. Taxis and rental cars are also available at the airport.
Time
GMT -6
Liberia International Airport Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.
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