GETTING HERE – San Jose to Golfito:
Most international flights arrive in San Jose late in the day or evening and you will most likely have to spend one night in San Jose before heading down to Zancudo.

There are several area hotels we can recommend that are comfortable, affordable and safe. We also have an excellent driver based in San Jose who will be more than happy to tour the city with you or do airport pick ups and drop offs for a very reasonable flat fee. 

Sansa Airlines Flights
Green Season:
April 18th – November 24th 2005
Departs San Jose to Golfito at
5:45am / 11:00am / 1:00pm.
A one-way fare is $71.00 USD.
High Season:
November 24th – April 24th 2006
Departs San Jose to Golfito at
5:45am / 11:00am / 1:35pm / 3:25pm.
A one-way fare is $78.00 USD.




We can book your Sansa flights for you or you can book online at: www.flysansa.com

We recommend that you book your Sansa flight as soon as you have completed your international travel arrangements. The planes are Cessna Caravans and seat a maximum of 15 people. During the high season, these flights fill up quickly and you may not get a seat if you wait until the last minute.

Bus – There are several buses that operate daily from San Jose to Golfito. The trip is approximately 8 hours.

Car – If you rent a car or SUV in San Jose (and we highly recommend 4 wheel drive vehicles), take the Pan American highway south to Rio Claro. At the flashing light, turn right towards Golfito Just before Golfito turn left at “Bar Rodeo” towards Zancudo. The road is paved until you get to the river ferry. The cost is 600 colones to cross the river and be forewarned that the ferry does not run at maximum low tide or after 8pm. After the ferry, continue to a small town called Conte. Turn right and stay to the right until you reach Zancudo. The total driving time from San Jose is approximately 7 - 9 hours depending on weather and road conditions.
Taxi – If you are traveling in a group, taxis can be an affordable way to travel. For $250 - $300 you can rent an air-conditioned mini-bus in San Jose. The trip is approximately 7 – 9 hours. Ask us for taxi driver recommendations.

GETTING HERE – Golfito to Zancudo:

There are several ways to arrive by boat in Zancudo.

First Option: After landing at the airport in the morning (only), take a taxi to the “muellecito” (little dock) at Bar Samoa. There is a water ferry service that runs to Zancudo at 12 noon daily. The cost is 2000 colones or about $4 USD per person. The travel time is approximately 35 minutes. Depending on tide levels, the taxi will either take you through the old banana company canals or across the Golfo Dulce.

Second Option: You may hire a private water taxi either through a local service here in Zancudo, (we will make the arrangements for you) for a cost of approximately $15 per person ($30 minimum), or you can hire a private water taxi at the public dock behind the Golfito Tourist Office (next to the Internet Café). This option is cheaper with groups, as it may cost 12,000 colones for a single person or the same amount for 3 or 4 people.

Any way you choose to travel to Zancudo, we will meet you at the dock for a 3 minute drive to the Oceano. Unless you are traveling lightly with only a small backpack, the 10 minute walk can be quite an experience under the midday sun.

If you are unsure of traveling from Golfito to Zancudo on your own, we would be more than happy to meet you at the airport and escort you to the Oceano.