Marino Ballena National Park to San José Airport (SJO)
211 km (131 miles)
Marino Ballena National Park
A whale-watching marine park anchored by the photogenic Whale's Tail sandbar at Uvita.
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San José Airport (SJO)
Costa Rica's main international airport and gateway to the Central Valley.
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Rental Car
From Marino Ballena National Park, take Costanera Sur (Route 34) for 161 km, then Caldera Highway (Route 27) for the final 40 km into San José Airport (SJO).
Highways used
- Rt 34 Costanera Sur 161 km · 2 hours 51 min
- Rt 27 Caldera Highway 40 km · 45 min
Note: Costa Rica traffic, weather and road conditions can greatly increase your drive time. It's always best to check with Waze before heading out. Read more on how to drive in Costa Rica.
Shuttle
Private and shared shuttle services available; check with operators for current schedules and pricing.
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