Central Valley and San Jose
The capital sits in the Central Valley with both main airports nearby; paved highways fan out to both coasts and the northern plains. Most cars and no-card offers are based here.
San Jose Airport
Meet after your flight at SJO terminal; straight onto Autopista General Canas or Route 27 to the coast.
Alajuela
Town next to Juan Santamaria Airport; pickup point for those staying near SJO before heading out.
Guanacaste and the North Pacific
Dry forests, beaches and Rincon de la Vieja volcano; Liberia is the gateway with its own airport. Paved roads to Tamarindo and Playa Flamingo, gravel inland.
Liberia
Gateway to Guanacaste beaches, Rincon de la Vieja and Papagayo Peninsula; dry forests and surf towns.
Southern Pacific and Osa
Rainforest, remote beaches and Corcovado National Park; Uvita and the Osa Peninsula require patience on gravel and river crossings during the rainy season.
