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Time Zone

The guide was updated: 2023-04-06

Quepos is one hour behind Eastern Standard Time (EST) zone. It is six hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT–6). Daylight Saving Time is not observed in Costa Rica.

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Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)

Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)

Quepos La Managua Airport is located approximately 5 km (3.1 miles) from Quepos. It services Nature Air and Sansa airlines, with flights to and from Palmar Sur, Puerto Jiménez, and San José. Taxis line up outside the terminal. The taxi ride from the airport into Quepos takes approximately 20 minutes. Most local hotels also provide free airport shuttle services to their guests.

Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ)

Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ)

The closest international airport is called Tobías Bolaños International Airport and is situated about 130-140km from Quepos, basically next to San José. Aerobell, CarmonAir and Taxiaereo offer daily charter services from this airport.

Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría (SJO)

Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría (SJO)

Even thought it's not the closest airport to Quepos, you are most likely going to enter Costa Rica via the Juan Santamaría International (SJO) airport is located about 17 km northwest of the San Josécity centre. Right outside the entrance, you will find local shuttle buses that take you downtown. The journey from the airport to the capital is usually inexpensive. If you prefer taxis, make sure to get a licensed "Taxi Aeropuerto". One journey is about 25 minutes and costs about 25 US$. The most common bus you’ll see is the big red TUASA bus. The final stop of this bus is close to La Merced park. You can book a private or shared transport from the airport to Quepos or Manuel Antonio. From San José city, you can take one of th Tracopa buses (2221-4214) thar run throughout the day. Try to take a directo (“direct”) bus rather than a colectivo (“collective”) bus, which makes multiple stops and is two hours longer. The directo bus is about 3.5 hours.

Passport / Visa

Passport / Visa

Citizens of the European Union as well as Australia, New Zealand, North America, and most countries in South America do not require a visa to visit Costa Rica. Visitors with a valid, multiple-entry visa or residence permit issued by any country of the European Union, Canada or the United States can also visit without a visa, for a stay of 30 days maximum. Requirements for other visitors depend on their nationality, and are best checked with your local consulate.

Best Time to Visit

Best Time to Visit

Costa Rica offers warm weather all year round with an average annual temperature of about 29 C (85 F) on the coasts and 26 C (80 F) in the countryside and in the mountains. While the air temperature is always pleasant, one thing to keep in mind is the amount of rain. Mid-December to April is the dry season and is also the highest tourist season — the cold weather in the Northern Hemisphere and the promise of daily sunshine lead vacationers to the beaches of Costa Rica. The rest of the year you are likely to have some totally overcast days and daily showers that cool down the air. This less touristy period will be easier on your wallet and you are less likely to get a sunburn. Don't forget to apply sun cream regardless!

Time Zone

Time Zone

Quepos is one hour behind Eastern Standard Time (EST) zone. It is six hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT–6). Daylight Saving Time is not observed in Costa Rica.

Public Transport

Public Transport

There are two types of public buses, direct and 'collective'. The direct bus goes straight from Quepos to Manuel Antonio and the 'collective' stops along the way for pick up/drop off. Usually it leaves every 30 minutes, but after 5 or 6 pm it is once an hour.

Taxi

Taxi

Taxi service is readily available in Quepos. While all taxis have meters, negotiate the taxi fare before entering the taxi. In Quepos, you can find a ride at the taxi stand south of the market. Uber operates in the Puntarenas Province, though there aren't very many cars operating there.

Post

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Correos de Costa Rica

Pharmacy

Pharmacy

Pharmacy La Economica has two locations in Quepos: in front of Quepos Bus Station and East of Banco Costa Rica.

Telephone

Telephone

UK and other european countries Exit Code: 00 US, Canada and Caribbean countries Exit code: 011 Australia Exit Code: 0011 Country code for Costa Rica: 506

Electricity

Electricity

Costa Rica uses 110 volt, 60 cycle electricity. The plugs are typically the 2-pronged flat type common in North America and some Asian countries.

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