Route Pura Vida
Find the best way to travel between Costa Rica's top destinations
Popular Costa Rica Destinations
Explore Costa Rica's most beloved locations, from pristine beaches to cloud forests
San José
Costa Rica's capital and cultural hub — markets, museums, and the country's best food scene.
Tamarindo
A lively Pacific beach town with reliable surf, sunset bars, and easy access to quiet coves nearby.
La Fortuna
Base camp for Arenal Volcano, hot springs, and the country's biggest hanging-bridge hikes.
Manuel Antonio
A small Pacific town famous for white-sand coves, sloths, and the country's most-visited national park.
Jaco
A high-energy surf town an hour from San José, with consistent waves and lively nightlife.
Puerto Viejo
Costa Rica's laid-back Caribbean side — reggae bars, reef breaks, and Afro-Caribbean cuisine.
Costa Rica Transportation Options
We compare multiple ways to get between destinations so you can choose what works best for you
Rental Car
Drive at your own pace with distances and estimated times
Shuttle
Shared and private shuttle options between destinations
Domestic Flights
Quick flights with Sansa and Green Airways
Public Bus
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