Directions for Driving
When driving, it is important to follow the signs for Hotel
Punta Leona, Jaco and Quepos. They will lead you to the
hotel. Road map to Punta
Leona
The trip takes between 1 1/2 to 2 hours depending
on traffic. When leaving San José take the main highway
(Carretera Interamericana) going North towards Puntarenas.
The highway will pass the Juan Santa María airport.
Stay on the Interamericana for about 10-15 minutes more, until
you see an exit for a town (pueblo) called Atenas. Take this
exit and you will see a sign for Hotel Punta Leona. Continue
to follow the signs for Hotel Punta Leona, Jaco and Quepos,
as you go through the towns of Atenas, San Mateo, Orotina,
and Tarcoles. The hotel is located on the right hand side
of the road, about 15 minutes after you pass over the Tarcoles
River. You will see a big sign and entrance gate on your right
hand side; don't worry you won't miss it.
Car Rental Information
Several serious car rental companies are
operating in Costa Rica. You might pick up your car at the
airport or the resort. For further information, please check
by email with the following companies:
Elegante Rent-A-Car elegante@sol.racsa.co.cr
Dollar Rent-A-Car info@dollarcostarica.com
Thrifty Rent-A-Car thrifty@racsa.co.cr
Budget Car Rental budget@sol.racsa.co.cr
National Car Rental reservations@natcar.com
Alamo autosada@sol.racsa.co.cr
Hertz Rent-A-Car hertz@hertzcostarica.com.
Taxi
There are always taxis outside the airport
more than willing to take you to Punta Leona. The orange "Taxi
Aeropuerto" taxis are recommended. Taxi vehicles are
either small 4-door cars or small minivans.
Semi Private Transportation
There are mini busses leaving from any hotel
in San Jose everyday at around 8 a.m. that will drop you off
directly at hotel Punta Leona. The return bus picks passengers
up from the hotel reception at 3 pm everyday.
Grayline, ventas12@graylinecostarica.com y ventas1@graylinecostarica.com,
Tel: (506) 220-2126, Fax: (506) 220-2393
Interbus, interbus@costaricapass.com, Tel: (506) 283-5573,
Fax: (506) 283-7655
Public Transportation
Public buses pass by the entrance gate to
Punta Leona. When you board the bus, it is necessary to ask
the driver to stop at Hotel Punta Leona. Once at the entrance
gate, the guard there will call for the internal shuttle bus,
which will transport you to the front desk for check in. Public
buses cost between $2.00 and $5.00, but only acept Costa Rican
colones. Please note that this type of transportation we consider
to be "roughing it". The amount of baggage you can
bring is very limited. Also, please note that it is recommended
to purchase tickets a day in advance, to make sure you get
a seat. For a bus schedule please click here.
Prices are subject to change without any
notice
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