Make the three-hour ride from San José Airport to Manuel Antonio part of the adventure. This private transfer offers optional stops—Tarcoles crocodile viewing, local restaurants, and roadside viewpoints—plus Wi‑Fi, bottled water and accessibility options.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
You step out of Juan Santamaría Airport into warm, humid air; a driver in an air-conditioned van waits with a cooler of water and a polite smile. The highway unfurls toward Costa Rica’s Central Pacific — the city gives way to coffee-covered foothills, then the landscape opens to palms, roadside fruit stands, and the sudden, low roar of a river where crocodiles sun themselves on a mudbank.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
No particular fitness required; suitable for all travelers
Wildlife
History
Quepos developed as a coastal fishing settlement; Manuel Antonio was set aside as a national park in 1972 and is one of Costa Rica’s smallest yet richest wildlife preserves.
Conservation
Manuel Antonio and nearby protected areas face pressure from tourism; stick to trails, avoid feeding wildlife and use refillable bottles to reduce plastic waste.
Reserve your spot on the Private One Way Transfer from San José (Airport SJO) to Manuel Antonio, Quepos today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Confirm flight and pickup details
Provide your flight number and intended pickup point so the driver can track delays and meet you on time.
Expect a Tarcoles stop
Ask to stop at Tarcoles Bridge for safe crocodile viewing and photo opportunities; keep cameras ready and stay on the bridge.
Pack small cash and ID
Bring local currency for roadside purchases, tips or souvenir stops where cards may not be accepted.
Prepare for wet-season conditions
During May–November, allow extra travel time and bring a lightweight rain jacket for sudden downpours.
Travel documents & printed confirmation
Driver will need your booking details and flight info for pickup coordination.
Light daypack
Keeps valuables, camera, and sunscreen accessible during stops.
Sunscreen & sun hat
Coastal sun can be strong during roadside stops and viewpoints.
Lightweight rain jacket
Useful in the green/wet season when afternoon storms are common.
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