How to get fromCosta Rica to Puerto Plataby plane, shuttle, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Costa Rica to Puerto Plata by plane, shuttle, or taxi

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Fly Limón International Airport to Las Américas International Airport, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ)plane LIO - SDQ
2. Take a shuttle bus from Santo Domingo Airport to Puerto Platashuttle
10h 58m
$431–1,183
Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Puerto Plata Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Puerto Plata Airport (POP)plane SJO - POP
9h 17m
$262–893
Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Cibao International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Cibao International Airport (STI)plane SJO - STI
2. Take a shuttle bus from Santiago Airport to Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort - All Inclusive, San Felipe de Puerto Platashuttle
10h 26m
Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Las Américas International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ)plane SJO - SDQ
2. Take a shuttle bus from Santo Domingo Airport to Puerto Platashuttle
9h 28m
$421–692
Taxi to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly to Las Américas International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the taxi from San Isidro to Quepos-Airport-XQPtaxi
2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ)plane XQP - SDQ
3. Take a shuttle bus from Santo Domingo Airport to Puerto Platashuttle
10h 49m
$526–1,231
Fly Limón International Airport to Puerto Plata Airport
1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Puerto Plata Airport (POP)plane LIO - POP
19h 7m
$302–1,004

Limón International Airport (LIO) to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) flights

4Weekly Planes

7h 10mAverage Duration

$203Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,958.7 km
Duration: 10h 58m

What companies run services between Costa Rica and Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic?

Copa Airlines and American Airlines fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Puerto Plata Airport (POP) twice daily.

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Puerto Plata(opens in a new window), Dominican Republic(opens in a new window)

Puerto Plata, officially known as San Felipe de Puerto Plata, is a major coastal city in the Dominican Republic, and capital of the province of Puerto Plata. The city is a major trading port. Puerto Plata has resorts such as Playa Dorada and Costa Dorada, which are located east of the city proper. There are 100,000 hotel beds in the city. The first aerial tramway of the Caribbean is located in Puerto Plata, in which visitors can ride up to the Pico Isabel de Torres, a 793-meter (2600-foot) high mountain within the city.

Places to stay in Puerto Plata

Casa Azul - Apartment(Opens in a new window)

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White House Mansion(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

Luxury Karla Apartments(Opens in a new window)

7.6Good

Costambar(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

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