How To Get From Jaco To Puerto Viejo De Talamanca – All Possible Ways (Updated 2023)

Last updated on January 11th, 2023 at 11:42 pm

How To Get From Jaco To Puerto Viejo De Talamanca – You can go by car, bus, van and private transfer. The distance from Jaco Beach to Puerto Viejo De Talamanca is 315 kilometers. Click here to book online Costa Rica activities and Day Trips

The travel time from Jaco to Puerto Viejo is around 5 hours and 30 minutes by car. Read here how to get from Puerto Viejo to Jaco the reverse way.

What Is The Cheapest Way From Jaco to Puerto Viejo De Talamanca?

The cheapest way from Jaco to Puerto Viejo De Talamanca is by bus for $16 USD. If you go by bus the travel time will be around 7-8 hours.

The taxi fare from Jaco Beach to Puerto Viejo, Uber or private transportation prices will be around $300-320 USD. You can rent a car at Jaco Beach.

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WHERE TO STAY IN PUERTO VIEJO DE TALAMANCA

There are dormitory rooms where you can rent the bed for as low as $8-10 USD a night if you want the cheapest option in Puerto Viejo. Double-room hostels can cost up to $30-40 USD a night while mid-range hotels cost more or less $80 USD a night.

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HOW TO GET FROM JACO BEACH TO PUERTO VIEJO DE TALAMANCA

BUS FROM JACO TO PUERTO VIEJO (CHEAPEST WAY)

The cheapest way from Jaco to Puerto Viejo De Talamanca is by bus. First you will have to ride a local bus going from Jaco to San Jose to get the bus going to San Jose to Puerto Viejo.

BUS SCHEDULE FROM JACO TO SAN JOSE

The bus schedule from Jaco to San Jose is leaving every 2 hours starting from 7 am, 9 am, 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm and 5 pm.

The bus fare from Jaco Beach to San Jose is around $5 USD. The travel time from Jaco to San Jose is 2 hours. Check here Transporte Jaco Bus schedule and route!

BUS SCHEDULE FROM SAN JOSE TO PUERTO VIEJO DE TALAMANCA

Once in San Jose you will have to go walking from Terminal 7-10 to San Jose Terminal MEPE. The buses are leaving every two hours starting from 6 am, 8 am,10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm and 6 pm. The bus fare is around $11 USD and the travel time from San Jose to Puerto Viejo is 4 hours and 30 minutes. Check here MEPE Bus schedule and route!

The bus from San Jose to Puerto Viejo will stop at Limon and Cahuita. Once in Puerto Viejo MEPE Bus Stop in you can go walking to most of the places for accommodation.

The total bus fare from Jaco to Puerto Viejo is $16 USD and the total travel time is around 8 hours including the transfer and waiting time.

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TAXI FROM JACO TO PUERTO VIEJO DE TALAMANCA

If you go from Jaco to Puerto Viejo by taxi is the most comfortable, available 24/7 and fastest way. The travel time by taxi from Jaco Beach to Puerto Viejo is around 5 hours and 30 minutes. The taxi fare from Jaco Beach to Puerto Viejo is around $300 USD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depend on traffic and your final destination.

UBER FROM JACO TO PUERTO VIEJO

Uber App can be useful for traveling around Costa Rica but they have similar fares to taxis. You can expect to go from Jaco to Puerto Viejo for around $300 USD depending on the traffic or time of the day.

CAR RENTAL AT JACO

There are many options for renting a car in Jaco. It’s the most convenient option if you have a place to park your car in Puerto Viejo or if you would love to move around. It will take you 5 hours and 30 minutes to get to Puerto Viejo from Jaco in a private car. A few agencies like Hertz, Avis, Centauro are available for $30 USD daily.

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PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION JACO BEACH TO PUERTO VIEJO

Hotel transfers are also very easy and convenient but can be a little bit pricey. The transfers are usually available 24 hours and are only ideal if you have the budget and you really want comfort. Prices are around $360 USD and you will be able to fit up to 4 people. It could be $90 USD per person.

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BEST WAY FROM JACO TO PUERTO VIEJO DE TALAMANCA

The best way from Jaco to Puerto Viejo De Talamanca is by bus if you go on a budget for a total of 8 hours travel time. You will pay around $16 USD including the bus coming from Jaco to San Jose and going to Puerto Viejo De Talamanca.

If you wish more comfort taxi, Uber or private transportation from Jaco Beach to Puerto Viejo De Talamanca is around $300 USD and 6 hours and 30 minutes travel time.

ACCOMMODATION BUDGET TRAVEL IN PUERTO VIEJO DE TALAMANCA

There are dormitory rooms that you can rent the bed for as low as $8 USD a night if you want the cheapest option. AirBnb is also available, mostly for about $20-25 USD a night. Double-room hostels can cost up to $30-40 USD a night while mid-range hotels cost more or less $80 USD a night.

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FOOD BUDGET TRAVEL IN COSTA RICA

Breakfast will be the cheapest meal of the day and you can load up on Gallo Pinto, tortillas, eggs, fried plantains and some fresh fruit too for around $3-4 USD per person. At lunch you might want a chicken sandwich for $8-10 USD salad, burger and pizza with a fresh fruit drink for $3 USD.

You can have a budget of $15-20 USD a day and it can already get you more than enough decent meals. Costa Rica is a little bit pricey compared to other countries like Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua in Central America.

BEST TIME TO VISIT COSTA RICA

In Costa Rica their summer (December to April), there are fewer rains than normal. In their winter (May to November), the rains are almost non-stop. For most tourists best time to visit Costa Rica is from December to April because of easier transport. 

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CASH AND ATMS IN COSTA RICA

The currency of Costa Rica is called Colòn and as of now, $1 USD is worth 600 Colòn. Do not exchange your currency at the airport because you’ll get less than what you’ll get with the city’s exchange. Anyway if you are bringing USD you can use them while traveling around Costa Rica no need to exchange them.

Bank or debit cards in an ATM are the recommended way to access your funds while traveling in Costa Rica. Know real-time currency exchange here!

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