To Puerto Jimenez BY AIR:

The nearest town to our property (35-45 minutes) is Puerto Jimenez, gateway to the Osa. This is where flights from San Jose land, and where you buy groceries. Puerto Jimenez has several restaurants, a post office, Internet cafes, a 24-hour clinic, a pharmacy, two banks and other amenities we don't have out at Matapalo, where the houses are.

There is daily air service between San Jose and Puerto Jimenez on both Nature Air , and Sansa Airlines . Sansa leaves from the Sansa terminal at the Juan Santamaria International Airport (about 35 to 55 minutes from downtown San Jose, depending on traffic) where the international flights land. Nature Air leaves from the International Airport. Advance reservations are a must, as these flights often fill up. We recommend calling them for the most accurate and current information.

On your flight to Puerto Jimenez, which takes about 50 minutes, you will see spectacular views of the countryside and shoreline. For the clearest flying weather, we recommend morning flights.

There are rental cars available in Puerto Jimenez and we can arrange this for you, or a car originating in San Jose or elsewhere if you want to drive down. However, a car is not essential once you're at the beach. Taxis are readily available and much is within walking distance.

To Puerto Jimenez by RENTAL CAR:

Driving is a way to see this beautiful country and we provide you with detailed directions from San Jose to our door upon request. It takes about 6.5 hours from San Jose to Puerto Jimenez. We strongly recommend a 4-wheel drive vehicle, especially during the green season. We do NOT recommend driving at night!

To Puerto Jimenez by VAN SERVICE:

We can arrange private transportation from San Jose to Puerto Jimenez, as well as between other Costa Rica destinations, in an air conditioned van with an English-speaking driver.

To Puerto Jimenez by BUS:

There are two buses a day between San Jose and Puerto Jimenez. Both stop for lunch mid-route.

The bus company is Autotransportes Blanco Lobo. Phone number:

PLEASE NOTE:

We will assist you with travel logistics as much as possible. However, we cannot be responsible for your travel arrangements or how they work out. Ultimately, you are in charge of getting yourself to the house and back and we cannot give refunds based on not showing up.

When you arrive in Puerto Jimenez

If you fly, we can arrange to have a taxi meet your plane. Once you land in Puerto Jimenez we recommend stopping at a restaurant to get your bearings, eat, use the bathroom, etc. Your taxi driver is happy to wait. He will then take you to the grocery store. (Prior to your trip we send you a grocery list of what you can expect to find). There are several in town, including a new supermarket with a lot of variety. Shopping in Costa Rica is a great cultural experience!

There are also a fruit and vegetable market, a liquor store, and several bakeries in Puerto Jimenez.