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How to get fromCosta Rica to Atacama Desertby plane, unknown, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Costa Rica to Atacama Desert by plane, unknown, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)plane plane SJO - ANF
    2. Walk from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Atacama Desertunknown unknown
    14h 32m

  2. Fly from Limón International Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)plane plane LIO - ANF
    2. Walk from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Atacama Desertunknown unknown
    14h 8m

  3. Taxi to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly, travel

    1. Take the taxi from San Isidro to Quepos-Airport-XQPtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)plane plane XQP - ANF
    3. Walk from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Atacama Desertunknown unknown
    15h 14m

  4. Shuttle to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, fly, travel

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortunashuttle bus
    2. Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)plane plane FON - ANF
    3. Walk from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Atacama Desertunknown unknown
    19h 11m

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration10h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$223Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Costa Rica to Atacama Desert.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 4,181.3 km
  • Duration: 14h 32m

What companies run services between Costa Rica and Atacama Desert, Antofagasta Region, Chile?

There is no direct connection from Costa Rica to Atacama Desert. However, you can take the line 200 bus to El Cacique, walk to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) airport, fly to Antofagasta Airport (ANF), then travel to Atacama Desert. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Limon-Airport-LIO airport, fly to Antofagasta Airport (ANF), then travel to Atacama Desert.

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