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 by pollon
still about silly things: in case you have been given one of those headset by a flying companies, bring it with you, the Martin Air doesn't give it for free, even if they ask a little nothing for them... Leave a Comment Theme: Airplane
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Apart from international flights, there are also domestic ones for those who want to go from San José to anywhere in the country or to the beaches. They are fast and comfortable. Some airlines that offer this service are Sansa (tel. (506) 221-9414) and Travelair (tel. (506) 232-7883) Theme: Airplane
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 by Luis_Alberto
San Jose its an easy city to get around, since it is not that big, and the downtown area is quite compact.
Taxis are plentiful and reasonable. Leave a Comment Theme: Airplane
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 Airport in Alajuela!!! by darkange1
I even use them to go to Colombia! Leave a Comment Theme: AirplaneWebsite: https://taca.com
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 Busy by boltonian
Going home, we had a long wait. You must pay departure tax ($26) then join very badly organised que systems. Get here early, there are plenty of bars and shops once you get through security.
A taxi to downtown is $12. The meter seems to be rising very quickly, but that is only becasue it goes up in 1 pence intervals.
There is a cheaper bus service, but unless you are on a very tight budget, just get a taxi as the city isn't easy to navigate until you get your bearings. Leave a Comment Theme: Airplane
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 airport mirrored on its
window... by pollon
while from town TO the airport, any cab can offer you the service and then you can and had better to bargain ;-)... Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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San José has a quite nice system of buses covering the principal routes from downtown to other areas and vice versa. The price is cheap (100-130 colones depending on the route) and it's comfortable.
There are also near four bus stations, from which Coca Cola is the most relevant since from it depart most of local buses and transportation to other provinces and touristic areas, also at cheap prices (I got a round-trip of 1500 colones to go to Quepos, to spend the weekend at Manuel Antonio beach, and the trip was OK). However, you should be careful of not being alone at night at this place, because you could be the victim of some people trying to fool or steal tourists. Theme: Bus
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Taxis are another popular way of transportation. They have taximeters, but many drivers don't use them if there's an agreement with the client (to tell you the truth, never was used when I was driven). From Juan Santamaria airport to San José the price range from US$12-15. For a 5-minute ride, or the shortest possible, they usually ask 1500 colones (around US$5), and from San Pedro, Escazů or Santa Ana to downtown it was around 2500-3000 colones (around US$7-8). Taxi drivers accept dollars, if you don't have colones. Theme: Other
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Taxis are plentiful in San Jose and it is recommended that you use them, especially at night, because the city can be very dangerous. There are certain situations that you need to avoid though. First, never take the taxis that are waiting in front of hotels. They automatically charge you extra because they are "hotel taxis" and it doesn't matter where you are going, if you are a guest at the hotel, or whatever. Second, always ask the driver to turn on the meter. There is a law that says that he must use it but many try to get around this. At the end of your ride they will look at you and arbitrarily name a price. If the taxi driver refuses to use the meter or says that it is not working tell him where you are going and demand that he set a price before the ride starts. Try to remember what you pay to go certain distances and be willing to argue for your money. I once had a driver take me a short distance and ask for a ridiculous price. I told him what the ride should cost and that I wasn't going to pay a penny more. I handed him the money, got out of the cab, and he took it with a frown. He knew that he was wrong and that was the end of it. Many cab drivers will offer to give you their cellphone number and be available to take you wherever you need to go for a certain price. I think that this might be a good option (if you can find a driver that you trust) for non-Spanish speakers. Just remember to tip him well for any extra info or service that he provides. Theme: Other
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Get cheap flights to San José. Airports in the area include San Jose Santamaria (SJO). When you fly to San José you can take in National Theater, Museo Nacional-National Museum, Jade Museum, Mercado Central - Central market, Pedestrian Mall - Avenida Central, Plaza de la Cultura - Square of Culture, Parque Francisco Morazán, Museo de Oro, Banco Central - Central Bank's Gold Museum, Catedral Metropolitana - Metropolitan Cathedral and Correo Central - Post Office. Check flights to San José when you want to visit these nearby places: Escazů, Poás, Heredia, Barva, Birrí, Alajuela, Cartago and Guaitil.
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Calle 19, Avenida 11 y 13, San José - Hotel San Gildar
Embassy Row, Escuzu, San José - Gran Hotel Costa Rica
Avenida 2, Calle 3, San José - Hotel Europa
Calle Central, Avenidas 3 y 5, San José - Crowne Plaza Hotel Corobici San Jose
Sabana Norte (formerly Tryp Corobici), San José - Casa Conde Apartotel & Suites San Jose
Costaso Sur Del Parque De La Paz, San Jose, Province of San Jose, 68-2400, Costa Rica, San José - Lands In Love - Tierras Enamoradas Hotel And Resort
Rte 272 btwn San Ramon and La Fortuna 32 km from San Ramon, 1 km to the right, San José - Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu
Autopista Prospero Fernandez Carretera Marginal Norte, Plaza Itskatzu, San José - Country Inn And Suites San Jose
600 Metro Sud de Cruce Ciudad Cariari, San José - Hemingway Inn
Avenida 9, Calle 9, San José - Melia Cariari
Autopista General Canas Cruce San Antonio, San José
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