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A private door-to-door transfer from San José’s SJO to Manuel Antonio or Quepos gets you from airport to coast in comfort. Expect a 4–5 hour drive through changing microclimates, a courtesy stop, and insured vehicles sized to your group.
A private door-to-door transfer from San José’s SJO to Manuel Antonio or Quepos gets you from airport to coast in comfort. Expect a 4–5 hour drive through changing microclimates, a courtesy stop, and insured vehicles sized to your group.
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Operated by Playa Grande Shuttle & Tours · Quepos, Puntarenas
You step out of Juan Santamaría International into the humid, green breath of the Central Pacific. A driver in a clean, insured van greets you with a printed name card; the road ahead threads past coffee farms, river valleys and the occasional roadside pulperia where locals buy soda and plantain chips.
easy.
4–5 hours.
Minimal physical exertion required—able to sit for several hours and manage luggage.
Typical door-to-door time is 4–5 hours (240–300 minutes), depending on traffic, road conditions and planned courtesy stops.
Drivers wait in the designated meeting area outside the terminal with a personalized sign; you should contact the operator after collecting luggage and before exiting the terminal.
Yes—one child/infant seat is available free; additional seats can be requested for an extra fee and should be noted at booking.
The service includes free wait time up to 3 hours for flight delays; notify the operator as soon as you know of changes and use the provided contact number for coordination.
Manuel Antonio National Park was created in the early 1970s to protect a small but ecologically rich coastal area; the region transitioned from fishing and coconut agriculture to serving nature-based tourism.
High visitor numbers put pressure on trails and wildlife behavior—stay on paths, avoid feeding animals, and choose operators that follow park guidelines to reduce impact.
Playa Grande Shuttle & Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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