How far is ... (name of destination) from the airport?

Majority of inbound flights arrive at the Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), about 20 minutes from San José the Capital. Tourists headed for the beaches of Guanacaste may also land at the Daniel Oduber International Airport (LIR), about 13 km

Note: The roads and highway in Costa Rica are narrower and more congested than those in the U.S., so be careful not to underestimate the driving time needed to arrive at your destination.
 

 

Approximate distance in Kilometers from

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)

Approximate distance in Kilometers from

Daniel Oduber International Airport (LIR)

Playas del Coco

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15

Playa Ocotal

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18

Playa Potrero

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21

Playa  Flamingo

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32

Playa Conchal

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43

Tamarindo

257

69

Nosara

228

79

Mal Pais

170

235

Tambor

151

170

Los Suenos

95

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Jaco

100

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Quepos

175 (via coastal road)

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Manuel Antonio

177

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Dominical

179 (via mountain road)

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Uvita

194

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Corcovado(Drake Bay) 

328

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Puerto Jimenez

354

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Lake Arenal

98

116

La Fortuna

103

121

Monteverde

140

132

Tilaran

174

83

San Jose

17

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Poas

37

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Irazu

77

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Turrialba

85

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Tortuguero

151

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Limon

178

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Cahuita

222

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