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Private Shuttle to Chachagua Rainforest Hotel from SJO and Liberia Airports
Chachagua Rainforest Hotel lies about 10 km south of La Fortuna on the road to San Ramón, then some 2 km along a dirt road. It is the only hotel in our list in that direction, and it keeps the standard La Fortuna fare: $220 from SJO and $225 from Liberia per vehicle.
Location
Where Chachagua Rainforest Hotel is
- Full name
- Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs
- Location
- Chachagua, about 10 km south of La Fortuna on the road to San Ramón
- Access
- then about 2 km on a dirt road (Frommer's)
- Fare
- La Fortuna fare; book by choosing “La Fortuna · Arenal”
Frommer's describes the location as 10 km south of La Fortuna on the road to San Ramón, followed by about 2 km on a dirt road; the full name is Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs, and Travel Weekly places it in its Superior First Class. We couldn't confirm an official website, so check the address on your reservation.
Chachagua sits in the opposite direction from the volcano hotels on Route 142. Even so, it is charged at the La Fortuna fare. It isn't listed by name in the calculator: choose “La Fortuna · Arenal” and write the hotel name as your address, and the price is the same.
From the airports
Getting to Chachagua Rainforest Hotel from SJO and Liberia
From SJO airport (San José)
The road to San Ramón from La Fortuna is Route 702, one of the two roads our drivers use from SJO. When the driver takes it, via San Ramón and La Tigra, the Chachagua turn-off comes before La Fortuna. When Route 141 via Zarcero is the better choice on the day, you reach La Fortuna first and then drive about 10 km south. Our fare table gives approx. 3 h to the La Fortuna zone.
From Liberia airport (LIR)
From Liberia the route runs along Lake Arenal and down Route 142 into La Fortuna, then south on the San Ramón road for about 10 km and the final 2 km of dirt road. Our fare table gives approx. 2 h 45 min to the La Fortuna zone; allow extra time for crossing town and the last section.
Road conditions, VIP stops and airport logistics for each leg:
Fares
Prices to and from Chachagua Rainforest Hotel
Per vehicle, not per person. US dollars, taxes included, same fare in both directions.
| Route | Staria (1–5) | Hiace (6–9) | Maxus (10–12) | Driving time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SJO Airport ↔ Chachagua Rainforest Hotel | $220 | $275 | $360 | approx. 3 h |
| Liberia Airport (LIR) ↔ Chachagua Rainforest Hotel | $225 | $280 | $365 | approx. 2 h 45 min |
Onward trips from Chachagua Rainforest Hotel
| Route | Staria (1–5) | Hiace (6–9) | Maxus (10–12) | Driving time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monteverde ↔ Chachagua Rainforest Hotel | $255 | $300 | $385 | approx. 3 h 15 min |
| Manuel Antonio ↔ Chachagua Rainforest Hotel | $330 | $375 | $460 | approx. 5 h |
| Tamarindo ↔ Chachagua Rainforest Hotel | $315 | $360 | $445 | approx. 4 h |
| Jacó ↔ Chachagua Rainforest Hotel | $260 | $305 | $390 | approx. 3 h 45 min |
| Puerto Viejo (Caribbean) ↔ Chachagua Rainforest Hotel | $390 | $435 | $520 | approx. 5 h 15 min |
| Papagayo Peninsula ↔ Chachagua Rainforest Hotel | $285 | $330 | $415 | approx. 3 h 15 min |
- Chachagua Rainforest Hotel is in the La Fortuna fare zone, so there is no surcharge.
- VIP: +$80 per vehicle. Extra hours of stops: $35 each, up to 4.
Before you go
Practical notes for Chachagua Rainforest Hotel
- The last 2 km are unpaved: keep what you need for the first evening in your hand luggage.
- Choose “La Fortuna · Arenal” in the calculator and write “Chachagua Rainforest Hotel” as the address.
- From Chachagua it is $330 to Manuel Antonio and $260 to Jacó for up to five passengers.
- If you land at SJO after dark, the mountain section will be unlit; the fare is the same at any hour.
Questions
Questions about transfers to Chachagua Rainforest Hotel
How much is a private shuttle from SJO or Liberia airport to Chachagua Rainforest Hotel?
From SJO: $220 (Staria, 1–5 passengers), $275 (Hiace, 6–9) or $360 (Maxus, 10–12). From Liberia: $225, $280 or $365. Per vehicle, taxes included; the return costs the same.
Where is Chachagua Rainforest Hotel?
About 10 km south of La Fortuna on the road to San Ramón, then about 2 km on a dirt road, according to Frommer's.
Is Chachagua at the La Fortuna fare?
Yes. It is charged at the La Fortuna fare: $220 from SJO and $225 from Liberia for up to five passengers, taxes included.
How do I book Chachagua online?
Choose “La Fortuna · Arenal” in the calculator and write “Chachagua Rainforest Hotel” as your pick-up or drop-off address.
Do you go through La Fortuna to get there?
From Liberia, yes. From SJO it depends on the road: via Route 702 (San Ramón and La Tigra) the turn-off comes before La Fortuna; via Route 141 (Zarcero) you go through La Fortuna first.
Can we stop at La Paz waterfall on the way from SJO?
Yes, with Tropical Experts VIP (+$80 per vehicle): the Vara Blanca road has La Paz waterfall and the Cinchona lookout. Tell us if you want to enter La Paz Waterfall Gardens.
Can you take us from Chachagua to Tamarindo?
Yes: $315 for up to five passengers, $360 in the Hiace and $445 in the Maxus.
How do I book a transfer to Chachagua Rainforest Hotel?
Chachagua Rainforest Hotel is not listed by name in the online calculator: choose “La Fortuna · Arenal” and write “Chachagua Rainforest Hotel” as the pick-up or drop-off address. The fare is the same. You pay by card through Tilopay, and you can cancel free of charge up to 48 hours before pickup.
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