Skip taxi lines and avoid shuttle uncertainty with a private door‑to‑door transfer from Puerto Limón cruise port to San José’s SJO. Expect a 3–3.5 hour drive through banana plantations, rainforest edge of Braulio Carrillo, and the volcanic Central Valley.
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You step off the gangway into warm Caribbean air, luggage in hand, and a driver holding a nameplate who already knows your flight. The road from Puerto Limón threads past banana plantations and faded colonial storefronts before climbing into the edge of Braulio Carrillo National Park—dense rainforest that leans over Route 32 and hisses with streams and howler monkeys.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3–3.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; primarily a seated transfer.
Wildlife
History
Limón grew with the Atlantic railroad and banana exports; the port remains a working hub shaped by Afro‑Caribbean communities and trade routes.
Conservation
The route skirts Braulio Carrillo National Park—respect roadside limits, avoid littering, and support local businesses to minimize tourism impacts.
Reserve your spot on the Private Transfer from Puerto Limon Port - Juan Santamaría Airport today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Allow ample buffer for flights
Plan at least three hours between your scheduled arrival at the port and international flight departure to account for traffic and port exit procedures.
Request child seats in advance
Child seats are available but must be requested ahead of time to guarantee fit and availability.
Pack for changing climates
Bring a lightweight layer—humidity on the coast gives way to cooler central valley temperatures and sudden downpours on the mountain pass.
Keep documents handy
Have boarding passes and IDs accessible for port exit formalities and quick handoff to your driver at pickup.
Travel documents and booking confirmation
Needed for port exit and to verify pickup with the driver.
Water bottle
Staying hydrated is important during the humid coastal portion of the drive.
summer
Light rain jacket or packable layer
Useful for sudden mountain showers and cooler Central Valley temperatures.
fall
Motion‑sickness remedy
Helpful if you are sensitive to winding mountain sections along Route 32.