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Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

Location: The airport is situated 14 miles (23km) west of San José, and two miles (3km) south of Alajuela.
Time: Local time is GMT -6.
Contacts: Tel: +506 443 0840.
Getting to the city: There are frequent public buses and airport taxis are also available.
Car rental: Car rental is available.
Airport Taxis: Local company Taxi Aeropuerto is the only licensed operator at the airport. They provide a 24 hour service. Tel: +(506) 2222-6865; email: info@taxiaeropuerto.com
Facilities: There is a currency exchange booth and ATMs in the airport terminal, as well as a souvenir store, duty-free, a food court and coffee bar.
Departure Tax: US$26, or the Colon equivalent.
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Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR)

Location: 7.5 miles (12km) west of Liberia
Time: Local time is GMT -6.
Contacts: Email: main@liberiacostaricaairport.net
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.
Facilities: The terminal contains a restaurant, duty-free shop, and currency exchange.
Parking: There is short-term parking available at the airport.
Departure Tax: US$26, or the Colon equivalent.
Website: www.liberiacostaricaairport.net
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