Private Transfer San José Airport to Puerto Viejo or Cahuita

Get picked up at the airport and ride straight to the Caribbean coast

A private minivan transfer from San José airport (or hotel) to either Puerto Viejo or Cahuita in Limón, with a driver who meets you at arrivals holding a sign with your name. You decide where to be dropped off and when to depart. The company has over 25 years in tourism and operates in English and Spanish.

The experience

The driver meets you at San José airport or your hotel lobby in a minivan and takes you directly to Limón's Caribbean coast. You choose whether to stop in Cahuita or continue to Puerto Viejo. Let the company know your preference when you book. The minivan is air-conditioned, and WiFi is available on board during the roughly four-hour drive.

Just provide your flight number and arrival time, and the driver will be waiting with a sign bearing your name. You set the meeting time. The company suggests morning arrivals to make the most of your day on the coast. Limón is known for its beaches, local food, and Jamaican cultural roots: a quieter part of the country where many travelers come to unwind.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned minivan transport.
• hotel or airport pickup with a driver holding a sign with your name.
• WiFi on board.
• driver who speaks English and Spanish.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

Book up to12h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Syl Travel Day Tours

Is this one for you?A four-hour drive means you arrive on the coast by early afternoon if you leave in the morning, leaving the rest of the day free to settle in and explore. If you're arriving late or prefer to sleep before heading to the beach, you can set a later pickup time.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can I choose between Puerto Viejo and Cahuita, or do I have to commit to one?

You decide at booking which town to be dropped at: Puerto Viejo or Cahuita. Let the driver know your choice when you confirm your flight details and arrival time.

What if my flight arrives late in the evening?

You set the meeting time yourself. The company recommends morning arrivals to give you more daylight on the coast, but you can arrange a pickup whenever you land.

Is the minivan air-conditioned?

Yes, the minivan is air-conditioned, and WiFi is available on board during the transfer.

Do I need to arrange a separate transfer back to San José?

This transfer is one-way from San José to Limón. You'll need to book a separate return transfer if you want to go back to the airport.