Travel - International
AIR: The Costa Rican national airline is Taca International Airlines (TA) (an amalgamation of the airlines Lacsa, Taca, Aviateca and Nica). Taca International flies direct to Costa Rica from Miami, New Orleans, Los Angeles, New York, Mexico and other destinations in Central and South America. The Visit Central America Pass is available from Grupo Taca and is an economical way to travel to Costa Rica from the USA and from Costa Rica to other Central American countries. Other airlines include Delta, American Airlines and Continental.
Approximate flight times: From San José to London is 12 hours (including stopover time), to Los Angeles is 11 hours and to New York is 7 hours.
International airports: Juan Santamaría (SJO) is 17km (11 miles) northwest of the city. Coaches depart every 20 minutes (0500-2400); return pickups stop at various hotels. Buses depart to the city every 15 minutes (0600-2200); return is from Alajuela Station 14th Street, 1/3 Avenue, every 20 minutes (travel time – 35 minutes). Some hotels have shuttle services to the airport. Taxis are also available to the city. The airport in Liberia has been upgraded and may be used for some international flights.
Departure tax: US$20 (or the equivalent in Costa Rican Colon) payable if staying more than 24 hours.
SEA: Cruise lines calling at Costa Rican ports include Costa, Holland America, Princess, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Wind Star, Carnival, Sun, NCL, Crystal, Silversea, Royal Olympic, Regal, Seabourn, Cunard, Radisson, Hapag, Delphin and Mediterranean Shipping. The port of Puntarenas has been redeveloped recently.
ROAD: The Inter-American Highway runs through Costa Rica from La Cruz on the Nicaraguan border through San José to Progreso on the Panamanian border.
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