San José Airport to Puerto Viejo Transfer Private Minivan 4h

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

A private minivan transfer from San José Airport to Puerto Viejo or Cahuita on the Caribbean coast, for groups of one to four passengers. The driver meets you at baggage claim with a sign bearing your name, and you choose whether to stop in Cahuita or continue to Puerto Viejo. The journey takes around four hours and includes air-conditioned transport and onboard WiFi. English and Spanish are spoken.

The experience

When you land at San José, your driver is already waiting in the terminal with your name on a sign. You decide the pickup time based on your flight arrival, and the company confirms the details once you book. Just provide your flight number and hotel name if you're being picked up from a hotel instead. The minivan is air-conditioned and seats up to four passengers with their luggage, so a family traveling together stays in one vehicle rather than splitting into taxis.

The route heads east from the Central Valley toward Limón and the Caribbean coast, a journey of roughly four hours depending on traffic and your chosen drop-off point. You pick whether the driver takes you to Cahuita or Puerto Viejo. Both are on the same road, so the choice is yours at checkout. The company has been running this route for more than 25 years, and the driver speaks English and Spanish, so questions during the drive are no problem. WiFi is available onboard if you need to message ahead to your hotel or check in with plans.

Limón's Caribbean side is known for its laid-back pace, strong Jamaican cultural roots, and black-sand beaches. The driver can point out the landscape as you travel, but this is a transfer, not a guided tour. The focus is getting you and your bags to the coast on time and in comfort.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned minivan transport.
• pickup at San José Airport or your hotel with a driver holding a sign with your name.
• onboard WiFi.
• English and Spanish-speaking driver.
• drop-off in either Cahuita or Puerto Viejo, your choice.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day19 departure times: the first at 01:00, the last at 19:00

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.

Prices and times updated 16 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcome

Operated by Syl Travel Day Tours

Is this one for you?This is a private transfer, not a guided tour, so the driver gets you to the coast without stops or commentary: ideal if you want to rest after your flight or if you've arranged activities separately once you arrive. Choose this if you're traveling with one to three others and want to keep luggage and the group together in one vehicle.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What time will the driver pick me up at San José Airport?

You choose the pickup time when you book, based on when your flight lands. Let the company know your arrival time and flight number, and the driver will meet you at baggage claim with a sign displaying your name.

Can I be picked up from my hotel instead of the airport?

Yes, the driver can pick you up from your hotel lobby instead. Just provide the hotel name and your preferred time when you book.

What's the difference between Cahuita and Puerto Viejo?

Both are Caribbean coastal towns in Limón, and Puerto Viejo is slightly further south. You decide which one to stop at during checkout. The driver will take you to whichever you choose.

Is the minivan air-conditioned?

Yes, the minivan is air-conditioned for the four-hour drive to the coast.

How many people can fit in the minivan?

The minivan seats up to four passengers with their luggage, so families and small groups travel together in one vehicle.