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How to get fromArenal Volcano to Matapaloby shuttle, plane or taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from Arenal Volcano to Matapalo by shuttle, plane, or taxi

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  1. Shuttle, fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane plane SJO - GYE
    3. Take the taxi from Guayaquil-Airport-GYE to Matapalotaxi taxi
    7h 59m
    $410–748

  2. Shuttle, fly to Eloy Alfaro International Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)plane plane SJO - MEC
    3. Take the taxi from Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) to Matapalotaxi taxi
    10h 39m
    $330–703

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration4h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Arenal Volcano, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica and Matapalo, Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from Arenal Volcano to Matapalo. However, you can take the taxi to La Fortuna, take the shuttle to Alajuela, walk to El Erizo, take the bus to Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, walk to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) airport, fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE), then take the taxi to Matapalo. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to La Fortuna, take the shuttle to Alajuela, walk to El Erizo, take the bus to Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, walk to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) airport, fly to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC), then take the taxi to Matapalo.

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