Town in Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Getting around Uvita
How to get around Uvita
The highway runs through the area; bus stops line it, and taxis connect beaches and lodges. Most longer-stay residents have a car or scooter.
Ways to get around Uvita
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Local bus | About 500–1,500 CRC | Along the Costanera between Dominical, Uvita and Ojochal |
| Taxi | 3,500–8,000 CRC | No meter; agree a fare first |
| Bus from San José | About 6,000–8,000 CRC | About 4.5 hours; Tracopa and Musoc departures |
Taxis in Uvita
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No dependable ride apps. Taxis and hostel shuttles are standard; agree a fare before you go.
Arriving in Uvita
Juan Santamaría International (SJO)
Shuttle $60–85, about 3.5–4 hours; public bus from San José Tracopa station, 4.5 hours.
Quepos domestic airport (XQP)
Short domestic flights from San José, then a taxi or shuttle of about 1 hour, $60–90.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Popular for getting around; the highway has heavy traffic and few lights. Wear a helmet.
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences are valid for the length of your tourist stay; carry your original passport when driving.
- Onward travel in Costa Rica: Cheap public buses reach almost everywhere from San José but are slow. Shared shuttles, Sansa domestic flights and rental cars (4x4 in rainy season) are faster.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Uvita?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No dependable ride apps. Taxis and hostel shuttles are standard; agree a fare before you go.
What's the best way to get around Uvita?
The highway runs through the area; bus stops line it, and taxis connect beaches and lodges. Most longer-stay residents have a car or scooter.
How do I get from the airport to Uvita?
Shuttle $60–85, about 3.5–4 hours; public bus from San José Tracopa station, 4.5 hours.
Is Uvita walkable?
You'll need transport.
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Sources
- Interbus (shared shuttles)
- Sansa (domestic flights)
- Marino Ballena National Park (SINAC)
- Costa Rica Tourism Board (ICT)
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