San Jose Airport Costa Rica

Hey Everyone, michael alan and DAngelo from the Costa Rica Travel Channel. We went to Juan Santamaria International Airport aka San Jose Airport (so don't be confused) and made a little video so you would know what to expect when you fly into Costa Rica. Sometimes, this airport can be quite intimidating, especially during high season (Dec-April). If you made it to La Fortuna, home of the Arenal Volcano, stop by, but don't forget the Cacique.

Every country seems to have their own set of requirements when traveling 'in' and 'out,' and Costa Rica is no exception. The good news is, the requirements are fairly basic, as it's quite easy to get in and out of the San Jose airport (Juan Santamaria International Airport)- with the possible exception of 'time'. There ARE frequent instances of waiting a few hours in various lines, depending. Flying into Liberia's, Daniel Oduber International Airport, located in the Guanacaste region is just a bit easier and less crowded than its older brother, Juan Santamaria Airport. But, if you are interested in Costa Rica travel, then you should probably take a look at this important information concerning entry and departure requirements even if you're a seasoned traveler. The Costa Rica Travel Channel thinks it's a good idea to remind you of things you may have forgotten you know.

Things have changed and a drivers license and birth certificate will NOT get you into Costa Rica. YOU MUST HAVE A VALID PASSPORT that will not expire within six months. If your passport is in poor condition the Costa Rica Travel Channel highly recommends that you replace it before leaving, you could be turned away. If you even suspect your passport may be a bit 'weathered,' don't chance it, trust us, you really can be turned away and put on the next return flight. This would definitely be a vacation buzz kill. So, error on the side of being overly conservative.

US citizens as well as those from Canada and most European countries may visit Costa Rica for 90 days. If you wish a longer visit, you must leave the country for 72 hours. This will refresh your visa for another 90 days. However, there is a legal loophole. If for instance you left the country BEFORE your 90 days were up, you could re-enter after just a short day trip across the border, which would also refresh your visa for another 90 days. The Costa Rica Travel Channel does not endorse this, just reporting it. Doing this in and out thing a few times is no big deal. Doing it over and over (perpetual tourism) you can run a serious risk of being expelled from the country or refused re-admittance.

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[fazeboogie]

Where are the busses as I get off the plane? Will I need to go outside and be subjected to all the chaos? I presume that the bus is the best transportation to Perto Viejo from airport..

[iCostaRica24]

You'll have to take a taxi into San Jose,,,and get the bus from there. Tell the taxi driver: The intersection of Avenica 13 and Calle Central (Terminal del Caribe

[sangreespanola16]

@iCostaRica24

uhh or u could save a ton of money and take the bus from the front of the airport to parque la merced... it costs 450C. and from there u can find bus stations depending on where u r headed. caribenos is close by if u go to limon region

save money okkkkk :)

saludos

[iCostaRica24]

@sangreespanola16 yeah, you could, but most people aren't comfortable coming off a plane in a foreign country and putting all their luggage on a local bus.....and hoping they get to their right connections..... and personally, not sure if I would recommend it either.

[angeluspennae]

There is something wrong about the video's name and description. The internatonal Airport it is NOT located in San José, actually it is located in Alajuela, it is another province of Costa Rica that is next to San José (San José it is the name of the capital city and the province as well). You should correct that information because you can confuse many people about where they realy are when they arrive to Costa Rica.

[iCostaRica24]

Technically, of course you are right. But actually I disagree,,,,most travel books refer to the airport as being 'part' of San Jose... If we said the Juan Santamaria International Airport in Alejuela,,,,I believe 'that' would confuse people. Even look at the other video's from other people....they call in San Jose as well... just sayin.

[malib02]

omg..im from Costa rica but damn....thats a a fucking mess...freaking airport shoul;d do something about that mess outside

[sunseeker52]

Hey I have a travel tip,STAY IN TH U.S.A. dumb shit!

[mikebarneynissan]

Airport Code is SJO - for San Jose. Similar to other major cities where the airport code usually points to a bigger city, while many airports are located outside of those cities. FYI. I have been to CR 6 times - LOVE it.

[rebek0609]

@angeluspennae that´s true but when you arrived to C.R the capitan in the airplane says "we are in San Jose"

[burgernuds]

hey thanks for these videos, im planning a trip to costa rica this summer

[fazeboogie]

Thank you..Awesome!!