Route from San José to Hotel Rivel

Easy to reach.
Hard to forget.

Everything on getting your group from San José to the estate — transfer options, drive times, road conditions, and how arrivals are coordinated for larger groups.

GETTING HERE

Easy to reach.
Hard to forget.

Group transfers can be coordinated from San José, keeping the journey into Turrialba simple from the moment you land.


1 hourFROM SAN JOSÉ AIRPORT
30 min.TO TURRIALBA CENTER
2 hoursTO CARIBBEAN COAST

Travel times are approximate. Exact pickup points, road guidance, and transfer plans are confirmed in your proposal.

Illustrated map of Costa Rica showing SJO Airport, Cartago, Turrialba, and Hotel Rivel
TRANSFER OPTIONS

Three ways to arrive.

Most groups choose a private transfer, but self-drive and shared options are available depending on group size.

Private Group Transfer

Door-to-door transfer coordinated directly with the estate, sized to your group and scheduled around your arrival time. The most common choice for groups of any size.

MOST POPULAR

Self-Drive

The estate is reachable by car on mostly paved roads, roughly 1 hour from San José airport. On-site parking is available for the full length of your stay.

4X4 RECOMMENDED IN RAINY SEASON

Shared Shuttle

For smaller groups or guests joining a larger booking, a seat on a scheduled shared shuttle can sometimes be arranged — ask about availability for your dates.

SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY
DRIVE TIMES & DISTANCES

From wherever you're starting.

Approximate times under normal road and traffic conditions.

From Distance Drive Time
San José International Airport (SJO) 85 km ~1 hour
Turrialba Town Center 22 km ~30 minutes
Cartago 45 km ~45 minutes
Caribbean Coast (Puerto Limón) 140 km ~2 hours

Times assume normal daytime traffic and dry-season road conditions.

GOOD TO KNOW

Practical notes.

A few details worth planning around before your group travels.

Road Conditions

Roads are paved for most of the journey, with gravel on the final approach. A 4x4 is recommended during the rainy season (May–November).

Luggage & Logistics

Standard luggage fits comfortably in transfer vehicles. Let us know in advance about oversized equipment like bikes or production gear.

Group Arrivals

Staggered arrival times are common for larger groups — multiple transfer waves can be coordinated across a single day.

QUICK ANSWERS

Travel questions we hear often.

For the full list, visit the Plan Your Group FAQ.

Group transfers are coordinated from San José (SJO), roughly 2.5 hours from the estate. Exact pickup times and vehicles are confirmed once your group size is set.
Yes — rolling arrivals are common for larger groups. We can coordinate multiple transfer waves throughout the day.
Yes — the estate is reachable by car, roughly 1 hour from San José airport. Parking is available on-site.
Transfers are quoted separately based on group size and vehicle needs, and can be included as a line item in your proposal.
GROUP PROPOSAL

Know how you're arriving? Let's plan the rest.

Tell us your group size and preferred transfer option, and we'll come back with a tailored proposal covering lodging, spaces, dining and pricing.

GROUP PROPOSAL

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