For the Caribbean, Central Pacific and all of southern Costa Rica SJO is your best bet. If you're headed to the beaches of Guanacaste you'll want to fly into LIR.
What is the cheapest airport to fly into Costa Rica?
San Jose
What is the major airport in Costa Rica?
Juan Santamaría International Airport
How many international airports are there in Costa Rica?
two international airports
Is Puntarenas worth visiting?
If you go in February, Puntarenas becomes the party town in the country and it's a great time to visit. They host famous carnivals, there are concerts with international artists and thousands of Costa Ricans go. It's an excellent place to take your family since there are little kid rides and games.
What is Puntarenas like in Costa Rica?
Puntarenas is one of the most important tourism regions in Costa Rica. Its coastline is full of islands, inlets, beaches, and very beautiful natural treasures, all which make it an excellent tourist destination. You can also find the Cabo Blanco Absolute Nature Reserve, San Lucas, Chira, Tortuga, and Coco Islands.
What places should I avoid in Costa Rica?
It is advised that you avoid any of the parks in San Jose at night, as they are considered very dangerous, and stay away from the following neighborhoods in and around San Jose: Los Guido, Desamparados, Pavas, La Carpio, Leon XIII, the El Carmen neighborhood in Cartago, and the “El Infiernillo,” sector of Alajuela.
What part of Costa Rica is the safest?
Tamarindo, Puerto Viejo and Drake Bay are the safest areas in Costa Rica. You'll hardly find any crime here apart from the typical pickpocketing.
Does Costa Rica have cruise ships?
You can cruise to Costa Rica on our Panama Canal and Caribbean cruise itineraries that include stops in Central America. You can also embark on Costa Rica on a South America cruise, which sails up the east coast of South America to California (or vice versa).
What is in port Puntarenas Costa Rica?
- Puntarenas Cruise Pier.
- Puntarenas Cathedral.
- The Croppers.
- Casado.
- Natuwa Sanctuary.
- San Lucas Prison.