Getting There/Hotel Punta Leona

Directions for Driving

There are two different Roads that you can choose from to get to Punta Leona. One Road is the newest and fastest way to drive to the Hotel. The second and curvier Road is a little longer but it offers a very unique view, passing by little towns where you can stop and visit.

New Highway:

Take the new highway to Caldera. Make sure you have change to pay the tolls. Drive up to Multiplaza Mall and take the Prospero Fernandez Highway, follow the signs to Jacó and on the last sign to Jacó make a left, you will encounter the Carara national park, stay on that road for approximately 15 kilometers until you see the Punta Leona entrance on the right. Call Hotel Punta Leona today if you need to review a Costa Rica Map.

Traditional Road:

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.

Use following links:

• Road map from San José
• Road map from Puntarenas
• Road map from Guanacaste

Car Rental Information – for Tourists in Costa Rica

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 buses leaving from any hotel in San Jose everyday at around 8 a.m. that will drop you off directly at hotel Punta Leona in Puntarenas. The return bus picks passengers up from the hotel reception at 3 pm everyday.

• Grayline,
  ventas12@graylinecostarica.com
  ,
  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.

The bus stop in San José is called the “Coca Cola”. All of these buses can pass the airport when heading to San José, if you request this to the driver, upon boarding.