Private shuttle · door-to-door
Private Shuttle from La Fortuna to Punta Leona
Staying at Punta Leona, the private beach reserve north of Jacó? We pick you up in La Fortuna and drive you to the resort gate and on to your hotel or condo inside. The fare is per vehicle, not per person, and taxes are already in it.
- Private vehicle
- Door-to-door
- Taxes & tolls included
- Child seats free
- 24/7
The service
Your private transfer from La Fortuna to Punta Leona
A private transfer means the vehicle is reserved for your group alone. You choose the pickup time, we collect you at the door of your La Fortuna hotel and the only stops on the way to Punta Leona are the ones you ask for. No shared-shuttle timetable, no detours to other people's hotels.
What you see is what you pay, per vehicle: fuel, tolls, taxes, insurance, water, WiFi and child seats are all in the price. Standard is the direct trip; VIP adds $80 per vehicle and turns the drive into a day with stops.
Your destination
Arriving in Punta Leona
Punta Leona is a large private resort and nature reserve on a headland between the Tárcoles River and Herradura Bay. Inside the gated property are the Hotel Punta Leona, condominiums, forest trails and two of the prettiest beaches of the Central Pacific, Playa Blanca and Playa Mantas, with light sand and calm water.
The reserve is known for its wildlife, particularly scarlet macaws, which have been part of a long-running conservation programme in the area. Access is controlled at the entrance gate, and internal roads lead down to the hotel and the beaches.
We confirm the pickup time with you when you book. With approximately 3 h 45 min of driving, even a late-morning departure from La Fortuna leaves most of the day free.
In Punta Leona
What to do in Punta Leona
Playa Blanca and Playa Mantas
Two light-sand beaches inside the reserve, sheltered and good for swimming.
Forest trails
Short trails through the reserve's forest, where macaws, monkeys and coatis are common.
Carara and Tárcoles
Carara National Park and the crocodile bridge are a few minutes north of the gate.
The route
What to expect on the drive
- Distance
- about 140 km between the town centres (our measurement, approx.)
- Driving time
- approx. 3 h 45 min without stops (our fare table)
- Main roads
- Route 702 (or 141) to San Ramón, down to the coast, then the Costanera Sur (Route 34)
- Last stretch
- Route 34 to the Punta Leona gate, then the internal roads
Near the coast it joins the Costanera Sur, Route 34, the highway that runs along the Pacific shore past the Tárcoles River bridge and the beach towns of the Central Pacific. From here on the driving is easy and the sea appears on the right.
The final part leaves Route 34 at the Punta Leona entrance, a few kilometres after the Tárcoles River. After the security gate, the internal road winds through forest to the hotel and the condominiums.
Along the way
What you'll see between La Fortuna and Punta Leona
What to look out for on the road to Punta Leona:
The Tárcoles River bridge
The bridge on Route 34 where American crocodiles gather on the sandbanks below; many drivers slow down here and people walk the pavement to look.
From mountain to coast
In two hours the landscape goes from cloud forest and dairy farms to dry hills, mango trees and the Pacific.
Playa Blanca
One of the few light-sand beaches on this stretch of coast, sheltered and good for swimming.
Scarlet macaws
Pairs of macaws fly over the reserve and the Tárcoles area, especially early in the morning and late in the afternoon.
Tropical Experts VIP
VIP stops on this route
With Tropical Experts VIP (+$80 per vehicle) the transfer includes one to two hours of sightseeing stops, a bilingual driver who doubles as your guide, a welcome kit with local beers, soft drinks and bocas, and sparkling water on board. VIP stops are available on any route in the country. On this one, you can ask for:
Tárcoles River bridge
A stop at the bridge on Route 34 to see the American crocodiles resting on the sandbanks below.
Carara National Park
With extra time, a short walk in Carara, a few minutes from the gate, known for scarlet macaws (entrance fee paid on site).
Need more than two hours? Add up to 4 extra hours at $35 each when you book. On Standard the driver goes straight there and stops for the restroom whenever you ask.
Before you travel
Road conditions and 2026 roadworks
Route 702 over the mountains is paved but narrow and winding, with one-lane bridges, fog on the high section and a rough stretch reported in 2026 between Ángeles Sur and Bajo Rodríguez; Route 141 is the alternative if needed. On the way down to the coast you may meet heavy trucks on the climbs.
Inside the reserve the roads are narrow and hilly; the driver goes slowly and gives way to pedestrians and wildlife. On Route 34 nearby, weekend and holiday beach traffic can be heavy.
Should a closure or severe weather stop the transfer altogether, you can reschedule or get your money back in full, as our terms set out.
From the road
Driver's tips for this route
- Leaving on a weekday morning avoids the weekend beach traffic on Route 34.
- Give us the reservation name and building so we pass the gate without delay.
- The beaches are a short drive or walk from the hotel; ask reception about the internal shuttle on arrival.
- Keep water, sunscreen and a light jacket in your hand luggage, not in the boot: the weather changes on the way.
Fares
Prices for this route
Per vehicle, in US dollars, taxes included.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Large bags | Standard | VIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hyundai Staria1–5 passengers |
1–5 | 5 | $260 | $340 |
 Toyota Hiace6–9 passengers |
6–9 | 9 | $305 | $385 |
 Maxus V9010–12 passengers |
10–12 | 12 | $390 | $470 |
Extra hour of stops: $35, up to 4. Hotels with a surcharge are listed below.
Every private transfer
What's included
- Pickup at your door at the time agreed when you book
- A private vehicle for your group only, door to door
- Professional driver and full-cover insurance
- Fuel, tolls and taxes (VAT) — nothing to pay the driver
- Child seats at no cost, on request
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pickup
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What travellers say
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Questions
Frequently asked questions: La Fortuna → Punta Leona
How long is the drive from La Fortuna to Punta Leona?
Approximately 3 h 45 min of driving according to our fare table, for about 140 km. Stops, rain and traffic come on top of that; with VIP, add the one to two hours of sightseeing stops.
How much is a private shuttle from La Fortuna to Punta Leona?
$260 in a Hyundai Staria (1–5 passengers), $305 in a Toyota Hiace (6–9) and $390 in a Maxus V90 (10–12). Prices are per vehicle, in US dollars, with taxes included. VIP adds $80 per vehicle.
Can you drive inside Punta Leona?
Yes. We go through the security gate to the hotel or condominium you indicate. Give us the reservation name and building when you book.
Is Punta Leona close to Jacó?
Yes, a few minutes north of Jacó and just south of the Tárcoles River. From La Fortuna the fare is the same to Punta Leona, Herradura and Jacó.
Can we stop for groceries before Punta Leona?
Yes. Tell the driver and he will stop at a supermarket on the way, or in Jacó, a few minutes south. On Standard a short stop is fine; a longer one fits better with VIP or an extra hour.
How do payment and cancellation work?
You pay online by Visa, Mastercard or American Express on Tilopay's secure page; SINPE Móvil or a bank transfer can be arranged on WhatsApp. Cancel up to 48 hours before pickup for a full refund. Within 48 hours there is no refund, except for a flight cancellation documented by the airline.
Pick-up and drop-off
Hotels we pick up from in La Fortuna
Any hotel in the La Fortuna area, door to door. A few examples, plus every hotel with a surcharge:
Drop-off and pickup
Hotels we drive to in Punta Leona
These are some of the hotels in Punta Leona that our calculator already lists. We go to any address in the area: if yours is not here, write it in the booking.
- Hotel Punta Leona
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