Route Pura Vida

San José Airport (SJO) to Uvita

210 km (130 miles)

San José Airport (SJO) terminal, Costa Rica
From

San José Airport (SJO)

Costa Rica's main international airport and gateway to the Central Valley.

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Beach scene at Uvita, Costa Rica
To

Uvita

Gateway to Marino Ballena National Park and the iconic Whale's Tail sandbar at low tide.

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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 210 km (130 mi)
Duration: ~4 hours

From San José Airport (SJO), take Caldera Highway (Route 27) for 41 km, then Costanera Sur (Route 34) for the final 161 km into Uvita.

Highways used

  • Rt 27 Caldera Highway 41 km · 43 min
  • Rt 34 Costanera Sur 161 km · 2 hours 51 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.

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Shuttle

Duration: ~4.5 hours

Shared shuttles available daily. Scenic coastal drive past Manuel Antonio.

Note: Shuttles come in shared and private flavors with different costs and trade-offs. Read more on taking a shuttle in Costa Rica.

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Flight

Route: SJO → XQP (Quepos)
Duration: 25 minutes

Note: Domestic flights in Costa Rica are short hops on small turboprops, with strict baggage limits and early check-in. Read more on flying in Costa Rica.

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