San Jose Airport Costa Rica
February 1st, 2010 | 
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Hey Everyone, michael alan and DAngelo from the Costa Rica Travel Channel. We went to Juan Santamaria International Airport aka San Jose Airport (so don’t be confused) and made a little video so you would know what to expect when you fly into Costa Rica. Sometimes, this airport can be quite intimidating, especially during high season (Dec-April). If you made it to La Fortuna, home of the Arenal Volcano, stop by, but don’t forget the Cacique.
Every country seems to have their own set of requirements when traveling ‘in’ and ‘out,’ and Costa Rica is no exception. The good news is, the requirements are fairly basic, as it’s quite easy to get in and out of the San Jose airport (Juan Santamaria International Airport)- with the possible exception of ‘time’. There ARE frequent instances of waiting a few hours in various lines, depending. Flying into Liberia’s, Daniel Oduber International Airport, located in the Guanacaste region is just a bit easier and less crowded than its older brother, Juan Santamaria Airport. But, if you are interested in Costa Rica travel, then you should probably take a look at this important information concerning entry and departure requirements even if you’re a seasoned traveler. The Costa Rica Travel Channel thinks it’s a good idea to remind you of things you may have forgotten you know.
Things have changed and a drivers license and birth certificate will NOT get you into Costa Rica. YOU MUST HAVE A VALID PASSPORT that will not expire within six months. If your passport is in poor condition the Costa Rica Travel Channel highly recommends that you replace it before leaving, you could be turned away. If you even suspect your passport may be a bit ‘weathered,’ don’t chance it, trust us, you really can be turned away and put on the next return flight. This would definitely be a vacation buzz kill. So, error on the side of being overly conservative.
US citizens as well as those from Canada and most European countries may visit Costa Rica for 90 days. If you wish a longer visit, you must leave the country for 72 hours. This will refresh your visa for another 90 days. However, there is a legal loophole. If for instance you left the country BEFORE your 90 days were up, you could re-enter after just a short day trip across the border, which would also refresh your visa for another 90 days. The Costa Rica Travel Channel does not endorse this, just reporting it. Doing this in and out thing a few times is no big deal. Doing it over and over (perpetual tourism) you can run a serious risk of being expelled from the country or refused re-admittance.
For more helpful travel information on Costa Rica make sure you check out our website and our blog.
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Our Gay Travel Tip Webpage – http://travelcostaricanow.com/index.php/Gay
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Thank you..Awesome!!
Thank you..Awesome!!
You’ll have to take …
You’ll have to take a taxi into San Jose,,,and get the bus from there. Tell the taxi driver: The intersection of Avenica 13 and Calle Central (Terminal del Caribe
Where are the …
Where are the busses as I get off the plane? Will I need to go outside and be subjected to all the chaos? I presume that the bus is the best transportation to Perto Viejo from airport..
Wow thank you! …
Wow thank you! That’s a first
Technically, of …
Technically, of course you are right. But actually I disagree,,,,most travel books refer to the airport as being ‘part’ of San Jose… If we said the Juan Santamaria International Airport in Alejuela,,,,I believe ‘that’ would confuse people. Even look at the other video’s from other people….they call in San Jose as well… just sayin.
There is something …
There is something wrong about the video’s name and description. The internatonal Airport it is NOT located in San José, actually it is located in Alajuela, it is another province of Costa Rica that is next to San José (San José it is the name of the capital city and the province as well). You should correct that information because you can confuse many people about where they realy are when they arrive to Costa Rica.
haha..must be …
haha..must be pretty good…i didn’t notice.
By the way, English …
By the way, English is not my native language… SORRY FOR TYPOS AND MISTAKES:)
thanx. appreciate …
thanx. appreciate it. Pura Vida!
ls that the longest …
ls that the longest video description ever or what? …lol
l didn’t read it since l’m a lazy guy XD, but the video was pretty nice… it’s always good to know what to expect when you arrive to a foreign country like Costa Rica:) Great job my friend!
well, not sure what …
well, not sure what to say,,,that hasn’t happened to US,,,but if u say so,,it’s something to look out for… ur not a taxi driver r u?……lol
yeah, the only …
yeah, the only thing is that the taxi booth inside charges almost twice than the guy autside. emmm i don’t know about your advise.
thanx for the …
thanx for the advice.. very helpful……. ANYTHING to save a trip to the bank.
A small tip I …
A small tip I learned from someone: There’s an ATM in the baggage claim, upstairs from it. For those not wanting to make an extra trip to a bank.
The same kind of …
The same kind of precaution all around the world these days. Whether in the U.S. or another country. Not just CR.