Frequently Asked Questions about Traveling to Costa Rica

Scroll through this section for answers to some of the most frequent questions our travelers ask about Costa Rica. When you’re planning a trip to a beautiful destination like ours, you want as many details as you can get to make sure you squeeze the most out of your trip! If you have any further questions, or would rather speak personally with someone to know a little more about Costa Rica, we would love to receive your call or e-mail!

How will I find my private transport at the airport?

Dec 03, 2014
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Your driver will be wearing a Costa Rica Monkey Tours shirt on and be holding up a sign with your name on it. Obviously we’ll give him/her your flight details so that if there is any delay, it won’t cause confusion.

How do I find my shuttle service at the airport?

Dec 03, 2014
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There are no shuttle services directly from the SJO or LIR airports. For visitors arriving to SJO and wanting to schedule a shuttle, the meeting spot is at the Calalu Restaurant, which is located about 5 minutes away from the airport. You will need to take a taxi to get there,...   [ Read More → ]

Can I take public buses around Costa Rica?

Dec 03, 2014
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Yes, you can. Public buses will get you almost anywhere within Costa Rica at very low cost, although the transportation system is not very organized. For example, the stations to different areas in the country are scattered all over downtown San José, and in many you cannot...   [ Read More → ]

Are pets allowed in the shuttles?

Dec 02, 2014
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No, except of course for seeing eye dogs. Please notify us beforehand if you will be traveling with a guide dog so that we can make the proper arrangements. If you have a pet you want to travel with, your best option is to rent a car and pay a fee to the rental car company in...   [ Read More → ]

Where is Costa Rica?

Dec 02, 2014
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Costa Rica is in Central America, 10 degrees north of the equator. Nicaragua is at its northern border and Panama at its south. For reference, from north to south, the countries in Central America are Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama.
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