Liberia Airport, Costa Rica

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As the gateway to Costa Rica's Pacific coast, Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport of Liberia is a central starting point for a great vacation in Costa Rica. This modern and newly expanded facility welcomes a growing list of airlines each year due to the popularity of this most beautiful and diverse area.

Landing in Liberia means you can be at your beach destination in about 20 minutes - Playas del Coco is the nearest beach town where locals and visitors alike enjoy a laid back atmosphere but with all the amenities at hand. RentOurCostaRicaCondo in Playas del Coco for as little as $57 per night - brand new with ocean views!

While it's not something any traveler wants to think about, having access to a nearby medical facility is an important, but usually neglected, part of any trip abroad. Liberia has a brand new state-of-the-art international hospital, CIMA Guanacaste, to serve the needs of the Pacific Coast as well as for medical tourism.

Liberia Airport transportation to Playas del Coco can easily be arranged upon arrival - passengers can simply catch the city bus into Playas del Coco or take a private airport shuttle van. Liberia Airport is 136 miles away from San Jose (approximately 3-1/2 to 4 hours driving time).

Pura vida!
Ed & Connie

  

Elton John Concert in San Jose!

In case you didn't have enough reasons to visit Costa Rica already, here's another one - Elton John will be in concert one night only, February 3, 2012, at the Saprissa Stadium in San Jose.


Concert promoter Evenpro just announced this exciting event last week and tickets are not yet on sale so you've still got the chance to get front row seats to see the Rocket Man live at this 24,000 seat venue.


San Jose offers so much for visitors to see - it's steeped in history, architecture, museums, galleries - be sure to visit Teatro Nacional, Museo de Oro (Gold Museum), Jade Museum, Mercado Central (Central Market) - and more!


Check out ticket information for the Elton John concert at EltonJohn.com.


Cheers from Costa Rica!

Fly & Drive in Costa Rica!

Based in San Jose, Costa Rica, Nature Air is the "world's first carbon neutral airline" which is an amazing accomplishment in itself!  Nature Air offers 74 flights to 16 destinations within Costa Rica and Panama daily.

The Nature Air Unlimited Flight Pass is a perfect way to explore this fantastic country and everything that it has to offer plus now there's a Two-Day Car Rental option!  This Fly & Drive package in Costa Rica includes 

a one week pass (unlimited domestic flights) and a two-day car rental in the destination of your choice for only USD $310!  This price includes taxes and basic car insurance.  If you'd like to fly into Panama, you can add $150 to include international flights to your pass purchase.  

Staying at our condo in Playas del Coco allows you to take full advantage of this great deal as Liberia airport is only 20 minutes away!  From here you can fly with Nature Air and explore Teatro Nacional in San Jose, enjoy the warmer weather in Quepos/Manuel Antonio, or the tranquility of Bocas del Toro on the Caribbean coast.

The Nature Air Fly & Drive package is valid now until December 15, 2011, and some restrictions do apply.  For more information, visit Nature Air.


Cheers from Costa Rica!

Flickr.com Photo Credit: Nature Air at Liberia Airport by JarleNaustvik

Costa Rica Weather

Before arriving in Costa Rica, it's easy to think the weather will be hot, Hot, HOT! And depending on where and when you travel, this may be the case.  Prices are lower during the off season but will you get the weather you're looking for?  Let's check it out.

Dry Season or Wet Season?
Unlike North America, Costa Rica has only 2 very distinct seasons - dry (high) or wet (green) - but these do vary amongst the country.  As a rule of thumb, the basic dry season runs from December to April while the wet season runs May to November.  Exceptions to this rule include places like the Monteverde Cloud Forest, Arenal Volcano and the Southern Caribbean where the rains are frequent throughout the year.

Northern Pacific Coast/Guanacaste

This region produces a comfortable dry heat comparable to the climate found in Los Cabos, Mexico.  Average high temperatures during the dry season range from 88-92°F while lowering to 72-77°F during the wet season.  The Playas del Coco area is the perfect location from which to visit & experience the different climates of Costa Rica while maintaining comfortable temperatures.

Central Pacific Coast/Puntarenas
The Manuel Antonio area is known for it's very humid and hot tropical weather comparable to St. Lucia in the Caribbean.  During the dry sunny season, the average daily temperature 90°F with a relative humidity of 88%; temperatures drop to the low 70s during the rainy season.

Central Valley/San Jose
Home to volcanoes and San Jose City, the Central Valley offers a mild climate and an average year-round temperature of 72°F.  It's no wonder the province of San Jose is where almost 3/4 of Costa Rica's population resides.  

Southern Caribbean/Limon
With typical Caribbean weather - high humidity, lots of sunshine, sporadic rain - dry season temperatures in Limon reach the mid to high 90's with a relative humidity of 89%.

Check out the current local weather in Playas del Coco at the top left hand column under 'How to Get Here'!

Photo Credit:  
Llanos del Cortes Waterfall, Guanacaste, Northern Pacific courtesy of  VisitCostaRica.com

  

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