We will Pick you up at the Juan Santamaria Airport in San José-Alajuela, and bring you to our hostel in Alajuela.
Please keep us posted about your flight information.
$20.00
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Costa Rica is well connected by air to other Central and South American countries, as well as the USA. The main international airport is the ‘Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría’, located 17km northwest of San José in the town of Alajuela. We can arrange for someone to meet you at ‘International Arrivals’ for an overnight transfer to a hostel conveniently located near the airport, and onward transfer the next day to Santa Teresa. (Arrival Package). For the transfer to Santa Teresa, we use our in-house driver or partner.
visas are generally not required for stays of up to 90 days. However, it is important to ensure that you have a passport that is valid for at least six months beyond the dates of your trip.
You will need to give your address in country because they will ask you about the place you are staying in upon arrival which is:
Both US dollars and Costa Rican colones are accepted everywhere and can be dispensed from ATMs across the country. With the exception of the smallest towns and shops in rural areas, credit cards are also widely accepted.
Make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond the dates of your trip
You will need to give your address in country:
Jakera Adventures
500m oeste de Tropico Latino
60111 Santa Teresa Cobano, Puntarenas
And that you are traveling as a “ Tourist “
Make sure you book the Arrival Package so we will pick you up at the airport.
Recommended the arrival package. If you arriva a day early, simply book an extra night in San Jose in our hostel. Make sure you keep us in the loop of your flight details at least 2 weeks in advance.
Are you spending an overnight in another hotel in San Jose? No problem, we can pick you up wherever you are, make sure you are in touch with us at least 1 week before.
No problem at all, you can get to our camp on the start date around 1 pm. Make sure you are letting us know that you will arrive by yourselfs.
Ones you get your lugguage, walk ouside of the airport looking for our driver holding a Sign with your Name or with the Logo of Jakera. Go to the right side, walk about 50 meters until you see on the right side a little Restaurant called Malinche. Wait for us there.
You can book the arrival package as normal and book an extra night in San Jose. We will pick you up the same way, and you will arrive one day earlier at our hotel in San Jose where you can relax at the pool and wait for the others.
If you are staying in another hotel in San Jose, no problem. We can arrange a pick-up from wherever you are, just get in touch with us at least 1 week ahead. Please note that prices will vary based on the distance.
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If you are already in Costa Rica but not in San Jose, we can still arrange a pick-up from wherever you are. Just get in touch with us at least 1 week ahead. Please note that prices will vary based on the distance.
If you are arriving at the Jakera camp by yourself, no problem. Just be there at 1pm and make sure to give us a heads up that you will be arriving on your own.
jakera@jakera.com
or phone
+506 8844 - 4717 / +506 2640-0801
Shorts / T-shirts / lightweight long trousers / long sleeved shirts / fleece / rain jacket / swimwear / longsleeve rash guard (for Surfing) / clothing you dont mind get dirty (volunteering) / some clothing to go out for dinner
As in all subtropical areas, insects can be a nuisance, especially in the evening. Long sleeved shirts and trousers are recommended to offer the best form of protection in the evenings.
May to November it might rain a bit or a lot, take a waterproof rainjacket or poncho
December to May specially you might have dusty roads and want to bring a bandana or buff to protect your face
Good walking Shoes or Sneakers for everyday / Sandals or good flip flops with strong sole / Waterproof hiking boots (Rainy Season)
Personal towel (quick dry sports towel) / Dry bag is necessary for everyday use / cap or hat / Gloves for Volunteering
Take a pair of simple garden gloves or working gloves with you. You will need dark colored clothing to work at night, preferably long sleeved, headtorch with a red LED if possible, closed toe shoes for patrols that will be comfortable and a waterproof jacket.
Take a big Backpack for all your Lugguage rather then a sutecase A smaler Backpack or Drybag for your expeditions to Cirenas and Monteverde is also necessary (about 4 days clothing)
It is always useful to carry a small personal medical kit. This should include items such as: Plasters, wound dressings and bandages, personal medication to last the duration of the expedition, anti-histamine cream/ tablets, fungicidal foot power/ cream, antiseptic cream/solution, Imodium tablets (x30) and rehydration (e.g. dioralyte) sachets, mild pain killers (e.g. Paracetamol), tweezers, scissors etc.). Also we recommend to bring ear drops that contain Antipyrine, benzocaine / analgesics.
After sun you will be spending a lot of time in the sun so please bring adequate sun protection. We recommend a higher block than usual.
and after bite Insect repellant is recommended. If you are allergic to repellents seek advice before leaving your home country
if you are allergic to insect bites, we suggest you bring from home anti allergic pills. In any case they can also by buy local.
A GOOD quality pair of sunglasses is essential. Make sure they offer 100% UV protection.
a headtorch as it is more useful than a normal torch.
- If bringing a digital camera bring a number of memory cards.
– Bring your own padlock to lock up your valuables
Please bring a copy of your passport. Travel tip – email yourself a copy of your passport and other important documentation.
Bring pens, pencils, notepads and A4 notebooks for your Spanish Lessons