Questions about Traveling to Costa Rica to see Cloud Forest.?

I'm thinking of planning a vacation to see Cloud Forest in Costa Rica, but I have some questions:

(1) What is the best airport to get off in Costa Rica? Also, if you have the airport code, that would be great.



(2) Once I get off, is there any taxi or shuttle service that will take me there? If not and I have to rent a car, how long (or how far) of a drive is it to Cloud Forest?



(3) Any recommendations as to a really good tour company?



Thanks.Questions about Traveling to Costa Rica to see Cloud Forest.?
Hi, I agree with Sue about the airport, it will be much easier for you to land in Juan Santa Maria international airport in San Jose.



About transportation, there is a shuttle company called Interbus which provides a good service or you can hire private drivers. Like Sue said, it is kind of a challenge to drive here, much more when it's your first time in the country. The ride to Monteverde takes between 4 to 5 hours.



The cloud forest in Monteverde is a really nice area, but you don't have a lot to do once you get there. If you are going to stay one week in Costa Rica I would recommend two or three days in the mountains and consider visiting the National park of Manuel Antonio and its wonderful beaches.



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Have a good trip.Julien.Questions about Traveling to Costa Rica to see Cloud Forest.?
There are many areas in Costa Rica that have cloud forests but the most famous is Monteverde. So I will talk about this. The airport doesn't really make a difference the cost of a taxi is about the same ($150 two years ago). So either SJO or LIB will work for you. It is about 4 hours to Monteverde from there. You really don't need a tour company. Get on line. You can get a good guide from your hotel or at the cloud forest reserve. It could be a little cheaper to rent a car but driving at night is not recommended.Questions about Traveling to Costa Rica to see Cloud Forest.?
1) I would say San Jose (It's SJO). There's another airport in Liberia, but it's kind of up north, mostly used by people who are going to stay at the beach areas in Guanacaste.



2) there may be a shuttle to your HOTEL. You'll need to search hotels. Regarding cloud forests, I think Braulio Carrillo is the one you might go to.



3) I don't have an idea on tour companies, sorry about that, but if you find one, I'd highly recommend it instead of driving. The driving is crazy there. Seriously, just you tube it..
Just a word of advice. Take a waterproof jacket, it can get chilly in the mountains and you will be in the clouds. If you are staying there overnight take something warm to sleep in. Not all of the hotels are heated. See the hummingbirds.