Traveling to Costa Rica’s Blue Zone.

From San José:

Duration: Approximately 5 to 6 hours

Route: Drive from San José to Puntarenas, then take the ferry from Puntarenas to Paquera. From Paquera, drive to Santa Teresa.

Details: The ferry ride is about 1.5 hours. After the ferry, the drive to Santa Teresa is approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. Be prepared for some unpaved roads.

From Liberia:

Duration: Approximately 4.5 to 5 hours

Route: Drive from Liberia to Puntarenas, then take the ferry from Puntarenas to Paquera. From Paquera, drive to Santa Teresa.

Details: Similar to the San José route, the ferry ride takes about 1.5 hours, and the drive from Paquera to Santa Teresa is about 1.5 to 2 hours.

From San José:

Duration: 25-30 minutes of flight time

Airlines: Several domestic airlines like Costa Rica Green Airways offer commercial flights & private charter options.

Details: Fly from San José (Juan Santamaría International Airport) to Cóbano Airport. From Cóbano it’s about a 25-minute drive to the diverse Blue Zone destinations.

From Liberia:

Duration: Around 30-40 minutes of flight time

Airlines: Airlines offer flights from Liberia (Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport) to Cóbano or the Santa Teresa Airport in Playa Manzanillo.

Details: From both airports drive about 25 minutes to your Blue Zone destinations.

From San José:

Duration: Approximately 5 to 6 hours

Details: Various shuttle services offer direct transfers from San José to the Blue Zone of Costa Rica. It’s a convenient option if you prefer not to drive.

From Liberia:

Duration: Approximately 4.5 to 5 hours

Details: Shuttle services from Liberia to Santa Teresa offer direct transfers. This option is convenient if you prefer not to drive.