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Driving directions - San Jose to Manuel Antonio
Head west out of San Jose towards the international airport on the Inter American Highway and turn off at the Atenas-Orotina-Jaco-Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio exit. Take a left and follow the road and continue to the town of Orotina. Once you arrive in Orotina follow the signs to Jacó and then down the pacific coast to Quepos. Once in Quepos downtown, follow the signs to Manuel Antonio National Park and later the signs to Arenas Del Mar Beach & Nature Resort. Before the road starts descending you will see Barba Roja Restaurant, Los Altos Condominiums and Arenas Del Mar sign to your right. Take a right towards Mariposa Hotel and continue for 600 meters down the road until you reach the second left-hand side entrance were you will find another sign. Continue down the hill till the end of the road. Estimated driving time: 4 hours. Four by four vehicle preferred, but regular cars should have no problem.
Transportation
For your family vacation, Costa Rica honeymoon or personal tour, from your pick up at the airport to your departure, you will be comfortable and safe with our shuttle service. Our services can be arranged for a one time transfer, 24 hour a day and available at any moment. We have the right vehicle to help you enjoy your vacation and share with you the beauty of Costa Rica. Our drivers have excellent driving records and can offer safe transportation; they are prompt, flexible, and familiar with the whole country. Send us an email with your trip itinerary and we will take care of your transportation. If you would like to arrange a transfer, we will be glad to assist you, please contact us at info@arenasdelmar.com.
Bilingual naturalist guide to enhance your trip
Why not turn your transfer to the hotel into a tour with the services of a bilingual naturalist guide? Your guide will be waiting for you at the Airport. On the way to the hotel your guide will point out all of the fascinating sites such as coffee plantations, national parks, African palm oil plantations, mangrove forests, tell you about our culture, history and much more. And in case you have reserved it, we will also take you to visit some of the different national parks, reserves and restaurants during the trip.
Rent a Car
Renting a car and driving in Costa Rica might just be the adventure of your dreams. However, you should be aware that the driving conditions in Costa Rica are not as good as in your country; you will find potholes and very few road signs. it can be one of the best ways to explore all the incredible natural spots Costa Rica offers. If you would like to rent a car, we will be glad to assist you, please contact us at info@arenasdelmar.com.
| From Quepos to: | Approx. Duration |
| Arenal (Fortuna-San Carlos) | 5 - 6 hours |
| Monteverde | 4 - 5 hours |
| Liberia | 5 - 6 hours |
| Tamarindo / Flamingo / Nosara | 6 - 7 hours |
| Jaco / Herradura | 1 ½ hours |
| Puntarenas | 2 ½ hours |
| San Jose | 4 hours |
Costa Rica Domestic flights to Manuel Antonio
The easiest and fastest way to get to Arenas Del Mar is with a domestic flight. There are two domestic airlines that offer scheduled daily flights arriving at the small airport of Quepos, just a short 15 minute ride from the resort. Sansa leaves from a small terminal at the Juan Santamaria International Airport in Alajuela and Nature Air from the Tobias Bolanos Airport located closer to downtown San Jose. Please note that all domestic flights in Costa Rica are certified as being Carbon Neutral and will compensate all carbon emissions emitted by your flight. For specific arrival and departure times, please contact us at info@arenasdelmar.com. We will gladly assist you with airline tickets for domestic flights.
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Arenas del Mar Beach & Nature Resort
Tel 011-506-2777-2777 (direct dial from US & Canada)
Fax for Reservations 011-506-2777-6281
info@arenasdelmar.com
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