Ailanto is located in Fortuna de Bagaces, about 50 kilometers from the Liberia International Airport (45 Minutes by car) right at the foothills of the Miravalles Volcano in the province of Guanacaste. We are situated 190 km from San Jose', the capital city of Costa Rica and lies along the Inter-American highway just north of Liberia.

The airports of San José and Liberia provide numerous car rentals from 50 USD per day.

 

You can also take a taxi from Liberia Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport, which will cost around 50 USD. All taxi drivers accept U.S. dollars, but might have to give you change in Colones.

 

Upon request we will arrange a pick-up service for you.

 

From San Jose:

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Take the Interamericana Highway north past the airport in Alajuela, towards Liberia. Instead of the busy Interamericana you can also take the newly opened Caldera Highway from San José to Puntarenas which saves you more than 1 hour. The toll is about 4 USD.

Before Puntarenas switch to the Interamericana travelling north, passing Cañas, until arriving at Bagaces. Exit right towards Bagaces, and from there follow the directions below.

From Liberia:

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From the airport, head east towards Liberia. At the large intersection before heading into the center of Liberia, take a right at the Interamericana Highway. Head south about 30 kilometers until arriving at Bagaces. Exit left towards Bagaces, and from there follow the directions below.

Upon Arrival in Bagaces:

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Follow the main street past the center of town (church and park on the right) until you reach the main road to Fortuna and Guayabo. Take that road until you reach the intersection to Fortuna (about 25 km right side). Follow the main road until you reach the center of Fortuna (stop sign with a soccer field on the right hand side).

From there turn right and follow the main road to the Miravalles Geothermal Plant (next possible left) follow that road for 14 km (second possible right turn), turn right, head 200 meters in and the entrance to Ailanto Wellness Resort and Spa is on the right. You cannot get lost as several Ailanto banners will lead you to your holiday destination.

Arrival By Bus:

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If you like travelling by bus, take a bus to La Fortuna de Bagaces (Transportes Upala) at the main bus station in San José called San Carleños. Make sure you don´t take the bus to La Fortuna de San Carlos! The buses leave twice a day at 5.30 a.m. and at 2 p.m. The trip takes about 5 hours for a ticket price of around 5 USD (2850 Colones).

Let us know when you will arrive and we will pick you up in La Fortuna de Bagaces.

Bus Stop: Avenida 3 y 5, Calle 12 in San José Hotline: (506) 2221 - 3318