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Look at the pickup zones of the two or three tours you most want, then pick accommodation inside them.
| Base | Tours that usually pick up | Drive from nearest airport* |
|---|---|---|
| La Fortuna | Hanging bridges, hot springs, rafting | about 2 h 35 min from SJO |
| Playas del Coco | Catamarans, snorkel | about 27 min from LIR |
| Jacó | ATV, zipline, Tortuga Island | about 1 h 40 min from SJO |
*Drive-time estimates calculated on November 5, 2026 with the OpenStreetMap OSRM routing engine (router.project-osrm.org) between town centres or the named dock/airport. They assume no traffic, weather, roadworks or stops. Real journeys in Costa Rica often take 20–50% longer, especially on weekends and in the rainy season. Confirm in a live maps app on the day.