How to Get to
Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

 

Traveling to Santa Teresa is not as hard as you may think, but it is remote, and the dirt roads to town are bumpy, so we've written this guide to help you plan your trip.

 

Itinerary 2023

Step 1 - Fly into Juan Santamaria - San Jose International Airport (SJO).

  1. The flight to SJO takes about 4.5 hours from NY/NJ area. It is a straight flight.

  2. Plan at least three-four hours between your international and domestic flights inside Costa Rica; customs can take up to a few hours.

  3. If you want to travel in a group, make sure you coordinate with your friends to see who is flying at what date and time.

  4. Book your flights leaving the US in the morning for Wednesday to arrive at SJO plenty early. Returning flights for Sunday or later should be booked in the afternoon so you have enough time to get to the airport in time.

Step 2 - Fly a 25 min domestic flight from SJO to Tambor or Cobano via Sansa or Costa Rica Green Airways.

  1. There are no direct flights to Tambor or Cobano. You will need to book a puddle jumper flight from San Jose. Cobano is a new airport and is closer to the camp, but is only served by Green Airways.

  2. Book your domestic flight from SJO to Tambor/Cobano via one of the following companies for the same day you arrive and depart from SJO. Costa Rica Green Airways

    Sansa Airlines

  3. Remember to plan at least three to four hours between your international and domestic flights.

  4. These flights go from $90 to $145 each way depending on what plan you chose. If you are packing super light, The cheapest plan doesn’t allow for last minute changes or cancellations. Make sure to read the details before booking.

Step 3 - Ride taxi from Tambor/Cobano Airport to Santa Teresa.

  1. There are usually taxis waiting at Airport.

  2. We recommend you arrange a ride in advance with Adventure Cab. You may contact our friend Richard Mora at:
    Email: adventurecab@gmail.com
    Facebook/Instagram:     @RichardMoraMora
    WhatsApp: +506-8360-8166

  3. A one-way taxi costs approximately $60-70 USD. (approx. 40 mins from Cobano & 60 mins from Tambor)

  4. Carpooling for the cab ride will allow you to split the fare amongst your party. If you are traveling alone, you can ask if there is anyone on your flight also traveling to Santa Teresa the same date you are. If there is, travel together!

  5. Tell your cab driver you are going to Rocamar / Blue Surf in Santa Teresa.