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Airport Int. Airport Juan Santamaria
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How to get there

Public transport: from Juan Santamaría International Airport to San José to the bus station to Turrialba (map) can man taxi (15,000 colones / 20 euros) or bus, where you must keep in mind that the terminus of the bus station to Turrialba is about 2 km away. Here you should afford a taxi, especially if you are traveling with luggage. The bus to Turrialba every hour to the top of the hour. The ride costs 1,400 colones / 2 euro) and takes in some 1 ½ hours. At the bus station in Turrialba, one can change to directly in a bus to La Suiza. The journey takes around half an hour. In La Suiza take get off at the stop Plaza (soccer field). Ask the driver to stop, he will point you then.

By car: If you arrive by car from the airport, take the motorway towards the capital San José and San José bypass 39 direction Cartago first. If you have to drive around San José, you come on the Pan-American Highway (2) to Cartago, which you then left in the direction of Paraiso. Take the old road (10) on the Caribbean towards Limón. Turrialba is already signposted in Paraiso. Their way leads you via Paraiso, Cervantes, Juan Vinas to Turrialba. After about 6 km, after crossing the river Rio Reventazón, you arrive at the junction la Suiza. Right (to the East) turn on the 232 and follow the road to La Suiza. In the town you will pass shops. A landmark is the Banco Nacional on the left side. A block is located on the Plaza at the end you turn right and cross the Rio TUIs. After the bridge, turn left and keep at the next junction after approx. 200 meters right. Follow the forest path uphill and keep to the right. Here is how actually to throughout Costa Rica, a 4WD vehicle is recommended. After 1 km you reach a flat stretch, from which a wonderful views of la Suiza, Turrialba and the Vulkan Turrialba opens you. On the left side, views the Finca Pura Vida and the river Rio Armado. After a few meters you pass (left) a Red House and after 200 meters you will see the entrance to the Finca on the left side. Follow the path, making left turn after approx. 200 meters. Now, there are still 100 meters and you are in front of the terrace of your holiday home.

Activities near Turrialba

Sports Horse riding
Great for Walking trips, Rural or countryside trips, Beach or lakeside relaxation