Getting There
Airlines servicing Liberia are American, Delta, Continental, Northwest and USAir. The same
carriers plus TACA and Martinaire fly to San Jose. Martinaire is the cheapest to San Jose,
but it is difficult to book. It s generally cheaper to fly to San Jose by a few bucks, but the
timesaving of Liberia may be worth the extra fare. The drive from San José takes about 4
hours, and it goes through the mountains. If coming from San José, try to leave before 2pm
as it starts to get dark about 6pm and there are no lights on the roads. From the airport in
Liberia the trip is a little over an hour. Rental cars from various companies are available at
both airports. Four wheel drive is recommended but not absolutely necessary. The little 4 x 4’
s are great. If space is not a factor the little Diahatsu Terrios and Suzuki’s are great. Car
rental is not cheap in Costa Rica. Reserving in the US is a good idea because you can use
your discounts.
From San José: Take Rt. 1 “Autopista” Turnpike. Travel till you see the signs for the Puente
Amistad (new bridge over the Tempisque River). Turn left and follow signs to Nicoya and then
Santa Cruz. When you reach Santa Cruz go past the turn to the city center, go across the
bridge and make an immediate left towards Playa Junquillal
From Liberia If you fly into Liberia airport, which is located on Rt. 21 just below Liberia, turn
right out of the airport and right (south) on Rt. 21. Rt. 21 is a pretty much straight shot to
Santa Cruz. There is a small bridge (Rio Diria) leading into Santa Cruz, just before the bridge
on the right you will see a bus stop and a smaller road #152. Make this right turn. There will
be a sign directing you to Playa Junquillal. Follow this road for about 18 km to 27 de Abril
(that’s the name of a town not how long it takes). Then follow the signs to Playa Junquillal.
From this point it is mostly unpaved. Continue straight to Paraiso, pass the soccer pitch and
at the stop sign make a left turn.
Follow this road to Playa Junquillal. This road winds past Hotel Iguanazul, Hotel Hibiscus. At
the Bar y Resturante Junquillal make a left (or stop in for a beer and ask where the house
is). Go past the Villa Serena and make a left turn at the entrance to the Hotel Antumalal.
Continue to the fork in the road, go right at the fork towards Las Brisas de Mar
condominiums. Our home is about 150 yards down this road on the right. Look for the Casa
Cielos Azules sign.
Tico Times (local English language newspaper) Tip: Driving
Driving in Costa Rica can be a challenge to the newcomer. Until you get used to the roads
and local driving habits, it’s best to avoid driving at night, especially outside the city.
• Always drive defensively. Hazards include pedestrians, animals on the roads, huge
potholes, pavement that suddenly ends, unlit vehicles, sudden fog in mountain areas,
torrential rain and reckless drivers.
• If you rent a car, be sure to check the vehicle thoroughly before accepting it. Look at
the tires (including the spare), windshield wipers, lights, engine and body. Report any dents
so that you won’t be charged for them later. (Be very picky about the dents and scratches -
DOB)
• Never leave anything of value in a parked car, even if it’s in the trunk and the car is
locked.
Airlines servicing Liberia are American, Delta, Continental, Northwest and USAir. The same
carriers plus TACA and Martinaire fly to San Jose. Martinaire is the cheapest to San Jose,
but it is difficult to book. It s generally cheaper to fly to San Jose by a few bucks, but the
timesaving of Liberia may be worth the extra fare. The drive from San José takes about 4
hours, and it goes through the mountains. If coming from San José, try to leave before 2pm
as it starts to get dark about 6pm and there are no lights on the roads. From the airport in
Liberia the trip is a little over an hour. Rental cars from various companies are available at
both airports. Four wheel drive is recommended but not absolutely necessary. The little 4 x 4’
s are great. If space is not a factor the little Diahatsu Terrios and Suzuki’s are great. Car
rental is not cheap in Costa Rica. Reserving in the US is a good idea because you can use
your discounts.
From San José: Take Rt. 1 “Autopista” Turnpike. Travel till you see the signs for the Puente
Amistad (new bridge over the Tempisque River). Turn left and follow signs to Nicoya and then
Santa Cruz. When you reach Santa Cruz go past the turn to the city center, go across the
bridge and make an immediate left towards Playa Junquillal
From Liberia If you fly into Liberia airport, which is located on Rt. 21 just below Liberia, turn
right out of the airport and right (south) on Rt. 21. Rt. 21 is a pretty much straight shot to
Santa Cruz. There is a small bridge (Rio Diria) leading into Santa Cruz, just before the bridge
on the right you will see a bus stop and a smaller road #152. Make this right turn. There will
be a sign directing you to Playa Junquillal. Follow this road for about 18 km to 27 de Abril
(that’s the name of a town not how long it takes). Then follow the signs to Playa Junquillal.
From this point it is mostly unpaved. Continue straight to Paraiso, pass the soccer pitch and
at the stop sign make a left turn.
Follow this road to Playa Junquillal. This road winds past Hotel Iguanazul, Hotel Hibiscus. At
the Bar y Resturante Junquillal make a left (or stop in for a beer and ask where the house
is). Go past the Villa Serena and make a left turn at the entrance to the Hotel Antumalal.
Continue to the fork in the road, go right at the fork towards Las Brisas de Mar
condominiums. Our home is about 150 yards down this road on the right. Look for the Casa
Cielos Azules sign.
Tico Times (local English language newspaper) Tip: Driving
Driving in Costa Rica can be a challenge to the newcomer. Until you get used to the roads
and local driving habits, it’s best to avoid driving at night, especially outside the city.
• Always drive defensively. Hazards include pedestrians, animals on the roads, huge
potholes, pavement that suddenly ends, unlit vehicles, sudden fog in mountain areas,
torrential rain and reckless drivers.
• If you rent a car, be sure to check the vehicle thoroughly before accepting it. Look at
the tires (including the spare), windshield wipers, lights, engine and body. Report any dents
so that you won’t be charged for them later. (Be very picky about the dents and scratches -
DOB)
• Never leave anything of value in a parked car, even if it’s in the trunk and the car is
locked.
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