Travel privately from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Puerto Viejo with Travesia Costa Rica. Puerto Viejo brings Caribbean flavor - reggae, rainforest and laid-back beaches on Costa Rica's south Caribbean coast. The transfer takes about 4h 30min, door to door, with a professional local driver. One flat price per vehicle - taxes and tolls included, and no per-person fees.
The private transfer from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Puerto Viejo takes about 4h 30min, and your driver takes you straight there — no transfers, and no waiting on other passengers. Prefer to break up the trip? Quick courtesy stops for the restroom, a coffee or a photo are included — just ask your driver, and on the longer routes they can point out a scenic spot to stretch your legs. We track your flight, so a delay is never a problem, and free child seats are ready on request. First time booking a driver in Costa Rica? See exactly how a private shuttle in Costa Rica works — what is included, how the flat price is built, and what happens on the day. Planning the rest of your trip? Browse our Costa Rica travel guides.
Between San Jose Airport (SJO) and Puerto Viejo we take Route 32: across Braulio Carrillo National Park through the Zurquí tunnel, down to Guápiles, and along the coast past Limón and Cahuita.
Paved, but the mountain section can close in with rain or fog and there is a lot of truck traffic.
The Caribbean keeps its own weather - clear mornings and showers in the afternoon - so we leave early.
Final price per vehicle · taxes & tolls included · not per person. For a group of 4 that works out to about $80 per person.
“Exceptional and super efficient service! Carlos drove my wife, son, and I from Puerto Viejo to San Jose. Carlos is a great driver, very friendly, and he taught us so much about Costa Rica along the way. He even made some stops for us to get some photos and enjoy some of the country's beauty.”
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We drop you at the door of any hotel, villa or Airbnb in Puerto Viejo. These are some of the properties we drive to most on this route:
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