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Costa Rica
- Overview
- The Basics
- Attractions
- Events
- Activities
- Public Holidays
- Useful Contacts
- Airports
- Climate
- Currency
- Visa & Passport
- Flights to Costa Rica
- Tour Operators
- Costa Rica Map
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Regions
- Central Pacific Coast
- Northwest Costa Rica
- Puerto Limon
- San Jose Costa Rica
- The Caribbean Lowlands
Ports of Call
- Limón
- Puntarenas
Airports in Costa Rica
Daniel Oduber Quiros 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
Email: main@liberiacostaricaairport.net
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Location
The airport is located 11 miles (18km) from San Jose city centre.
Getting to the city
There are buses every five minutes that can take passengers to and from the airport. 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 CRC 535 and takes 35 minutes. Other buses are available to Alajuela and Heredia, and the Guanacaste and Puntarenas beaches. 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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