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Costa Rica has two airports that receive international flights from all over the world. The Juan Santamaria International Airport or the San Jose International Airport as it is better known and sits just outside of downtown San Jose, some 20 minutes away. It actually next to the quaint town of Alajuela, many years ago the airport was relocated from the La Sabana Park in the city of San Jose. It was moved outside of the city to allow for the growth of the airport. This proved to be a very good move as tourism to Costa Rica exploded some 10 years ago and it is still growing.
San Jose International Airport (SJO)The larger of the two airports, the Juan Santamaria International Airport for a long while was the only international airport in Costa Rica. It is served by most US airlines such as Delta, American, America West and Jet Blue, as well as by many other international airways like Virgin Atlantic, KLM, Iberia, Mexicana, Taca / Avianca, Air Canada and many more. The central location of this airport is perfect, as from here once can reach almost any part of the country within a span of 6 hours.
Liberia International Airport (LIR)Costa Rica’s second international airport, the Daniel Oduber International Airport or the Liberia International Airport, is located in the north of Costa Rica in the Guanacaste province. Situated in the provincial capital Liberia, this modern airport is fast becoming the airport of choice for those travelers interested in relaxing or having some fun on the beautiful sunny beaches of Guanacaste and the Nicoya Peninsula. Arriving here means that you can get to Tamarindo or one of the other nearby beaches within an hour. Perfect for those who also wish to travel to the all inclusive Papagayo Gulf, this airport mostly receives international flights from major US carriers.
A small airport, a major overhaul is in the works to accommodate more international flights.
Mandatory Departure TaxOne thing you need to remember when leaving Costa Rica is that there is a $29 (USD) departure tax on all international flights exiting the country. It is best to pay this with cash, either US dollars or Costa Rican colones or a combination of both, credit cards are accepted but the transaction is treated as a cash advance, so we discourage using credit cards for your exit tax.
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