~ Directions from San Jose ~
There are two major airports in Costa Rica, you will want to fly into San Jose (SJO).
Finding the best flight: We suggest using flight matrix (https://matrix.itasoftware.com/search). You can specify duration limit, maximum connecting flights, desired departure times. If you find a fare you like, contact the airline direct to book. Another great app/website for flights is: wayaway.io. When booking, we highly suggest scheduling a flight that arrives in San Jose (SJO) before or around noon time, as you will have a beautiful 3 hour drive ahead of you and with a stop for meal or groceries along the way it is nice to get to Corazon del Rio and settled in before sunset at 5:30. For late arrival flights or early morning departures, here are a few suggested convenient hotels near the airport that provide free shuttle service to the airport: Holiday Inn Express, Hampton Inn and Mango Hotel. For something more affordable, you can find an Airbnb or VRBO place near the airport, but most likely will NOT proved shuttle to SJO if you have turned in your rental already.
TRAVEL THE PACIFIC ROUTE (HIGHLY SUGGESTED)
From the Airport (SJO) drive west on Highway #1 for 7.5 km to Coyol exit and take overpass onto Route #721 south to Highway #27 a toll highway that accepts dollars or colones. Head west to Orotina. Just after Orotina's toll booth, exit onto coastal Highway #34 towards Jaco. If it's late or you want a break, we highly suggest stopping in at Villa Caletas just before Jaco. It is located out on a point with great views, restaurant, gardens, private beach...
Finding the best flight: We suggest using flight matrix (https://matrix.itasoftware.com/search). You can specify duration limit, maximum connecting flights, desired departure times. If you find a fare you like, contact the airline direct to book. Another great app/website for flights is: wayaway.io. When booking, we highly suggest scheduling a flight that arrives in San Jose (SJO) before or around noon time, as you will have a beautiful 3 hour drive ahead of you and with a stop for meal or groceries along the way it is nice to get to Corazon del Rio and settled in before sunset at 5:30. For late arrival flights or early morning departures, here are a few suggested convenient hotels near the airport that provide free shuttle service to the airport: Holiday Inn Express, Hampton Inn and Mango Hotel. For something more affordable, you can find an Airbnb or VRBO place near the airport, but most likely will NOT proved shuttle to SJO if you have turned in your rental already.
TRAVEL THE PACIFIC ROUTE (HIGHLY SUGGESTED)
From the Airport (SJO) drive west on Highway #1 for 7.5 km to Coyol exit and take overpass onto Route #721 south to Highway #27 a toll highway that accepts dollars or colones. Head west to Orotina. Just after Orotina's toll booth, exit onto coastal Highway #34 towards Jaco. If it's late or you want a break, we highly suggest stopping in at Villa Caletas just before Jaco. It is located out on a point with great views, restaurant, gardens, private beach...
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Before you arrive in Costa Rica
Our property management service is here to help you. Blue Morpho can guide you and make arrangements for shuttle services. Once you have arrived to Casa Corazon del Rio, relaxed and enjoy the environment. Let Blue Morpho rent a suitable car for you. They are happy to arrange a surf lesson, zip lining, whale or bird watching, fishing tour. They can reserve dinner at the restaurant or help plan an event or retreat for you and your group. They can provide chef services, catering, and arrange fruit and vegetable deliveries. So you can enjoy this amazing Costa Rica experience to the fullest. |
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Head south past Jaco, Hermosa, Parrita, and when you get to Quepos veer left, you will pass a MaxiPali on the left (with a green roof). Maxi Pali is owned by Wal-Mart, and a good place to stock up on food and other supplies. As of late 2024 there is a brand new BM Grocery Market in Dominical!!! Follow signs to Dominical for about 45 minutes past Quepos, while continuing on hwy 34 South. Once you pass a large gas station on the right, and after Playa Guapil you are getting close. You will come to an intersection with a police check point just before the Dominical bridge, this is the turn to head up hill to Platanillo. If you want to do your shopping at the BM Market stay on highway and just after passing the town of Dominical you will see the market on the right (west). After shoppoing go back past Dominical, and shortly after crossing back over the bridge turn right (east) uphill on Route 243. This paved road leads up to Platanillo < Click for MAP showing road from Platanillo to Corazon del Rio
In Platanillo there are two options to exit off the pavement onto the dirt road to Casa Corazon del Rio, see details below:
In Platanillo there are two options to exit off the pavement onto the dirt road to Casa Corazon del Rio, see details below:
Turn right just before the Elizabeth 2 Store,
We highly suggest this way for exiting. Way safer to see oncoming traffic. |
<<< The first option is to turn right just before the Elizabeth #2 grocery store, this is a much easier and safer way to enter and especially to exit.
Second Option: After the Elizabeth 2 store you will pass under an overhead walking bridge, turn right approx 100 meters after the bridge and a turn. Corazon del Rio, is approx. 1.6 km / 1 mile away from either of these turns. |
At four-way intersection (no light or stop signs) take steep right turn off pavement
Best way for entering |
On the main dirt road to our casa there are only two possible left turns, do not take them, always stay on the main road. If in doubt stay right.
Casa Corazon del Rio is located just 100 meters past our neighbor: La Ceiba EcoAdventures who's entrance you will pass on your right.
Casa Corazon del Rio is located just 100 meters past our neighbor: La Ceiba EcoAdventures who's entrance you will pass on your right.
