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Getting to Pavones Point

Pavones is a beach front community on the southern pacific coast boasting some of the best surf in the Americas. This area is conveniently located in the heart of Central America and easily accessible by two International airports – Juan Santamaría International Airport in San Jose (SJO), and Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport in Liberia (LIR).

Local carriers Sansa Airlines and Nature Air offer daily flights into Puerto Jiménez and Golfito airports.

By Car From Golfito Airport

Drive Time: 1:30-2:00 Hours

This is the most convenient route for its proximity to Pavones. The plane ride from either international airport to the Golfito airport is approximately one hour. Rental cars and taxis are available in Golfito. From there it is an approximate two-hour drive to Pavones.

Detailed driving directions:

Head south on Route 14 through the town and out into the countryside, about 10 km (6.2 miles - 10 minutes).
Make a right turn at Bar El Rodeo (green building).
Drive 9.5 km (5.9 miles about 15 minutes) on a nice paved road to Rio Coto bridge (Rancho Cachiri / closed bar on right, just before the bridge).
Drive 1.7km (1 mile) on road to the soccer field and turn right to Conte and Pavones (stay on the main road). You will come to a right-hand turn 1.3km (0.8 miles) from the soccer field – look for a sign directing you toward Pavones. You will also see a sign here for "Tiskita Lodge".
Cross concrete “Nun’s Bridge” - stay in the middle lane.
After 11.4 km (7 miles) you will come to the town of Conte (there is a clinic, grocery store, restaurant, and bar in town). Along the way you will cross several short small bridges - please be careful.
Turn right in Conte at Super Conte. There is a paved road in front of you - turn right. Bar La Guagara is on the left. A clinic is on the right (beige and blue).
As you leave Conte there is a fork in the road after 1.3km (0.8 miles) keep left to Pavones.
After 8.6 km (5.3 Miles) from the fork, you will arrive at an intersection. Turn left to go to Pavones (right is a shortcut to Zancudo - this little village is Cocal Amarillo where the new airport will be).
Drive 5.4km (3.3 Miles) then cross the Rio Macho bridge as you approach Pavones.
From Rio Macho bridge, keep left at the small fork. Right beach road which is to the right at the fork.
1.2km (0.7miles) from Rio Macho bridge you will enter Pavones. You will see grocery stores on either side of you.
Turn left to Pavones Point and cross the bridge in 300 meters and then turn right. You will see Pavones Point on your left.
To get to Pavones Village, go straight when you get to the grocery store intersection. Drive 100 meters to the ocean then turn left.

By Helicopter From San Jose Airport

Flight Time: Approx. 40 Mintues

The shortest, easiest and most direct route. Door to door in under an hour. Enjoy a scenic, private ride to Pavones Point.

Detailed directions:

By Car From San Jose Airport

Drive Time: 6:30-7:00 Hours

A longer route, but may be preferable for those who wish to avoid a connecting flight and explore Costa Rica right as they arrive.

Detailed driving directions:

Head West out of San Jose toward Jaco on Highway 1, follow the San Ramon signs for about 10km (6.2 Miles) you will then see a sign and turn off for Jaco/Quepos/Manuel Antonio, take this exit. You will then head toward Jaco on Highway 34 South.
Crocodile at the Tarcoles River in Costa Rica - Highway 34 also known as the Coastal Highway will pass over the famous Tarcoles River (We highly recommend parking at the shops before the bridge to see the huge crocodiles under the bridge). After crossing the bridge, you will pass by many popular beach towns such as Jaco, Playa Hermosa, Manuel Antonio, and Dominical. From Dominical you have approximately 4 hours left of driving.
When you reach Palmar, make sure you fill up on gas at the gas station as this is the last gas station (There is a gas station in Golfito but this will cost you about 40 extra minutes for the detour). At the main intersection, you will then want to take a right (South) which is the Interamerican Highway (Highway 2). Follow this towards Rio Claro.
** Please note that there are no gas stations, ATM’s or banks in Pavones, and the nearest gas station and ATM is either in Palmar, Golfito, or Paso Canoas so make sure you fill your gas tank full before continuing on to Pavones from your selected route.
Make a right turn at Bar El Rodeo (green building).
Drive 9.5 km (5.9 Miles) on a paved road - about 15 minutes - to Rio Coto bridge (Rancho Cachiri / closed bar on right, just before the bridge).
Drive 1.7km (1 mile) on road to the soccer field and turn right to Conte and Pavones (stay on the main road) You will come to a right-hand turn 1.3km (.8 miles) from the soccer field – look for a sign directing you toward Pavones. You will also see a sign here for "Tiskita Lodge".
Cross concrete “Nun’s Bridge” - stay in the center!
After 11.4 km (7 miles) you will come to the town of Conte (clinic is here, grocery store, restaurant, and bar) along the way you will cross several short small bridges - please be careful.
Turn right in Conte at Super Conte. There is a paved road in front of you - turn right. Bar La Guagara is on left. Clinic on right (beige and blue).
As you leave Conte there is a fork in the road after 1.3km (0.8 miles) keep left to Pavones.
After 8.6 km (5.3 Miles) from the fork, you will arrive at an intersection. Turn left to go to Pavones (right is a shortcut to Zancudo - this little village is Cocal Amarillo where the new airport will be).
Drive 5.4km (3.3 Miles) Then Cross the Rio Macho bridge as you approach Pavones.
From Rio Macho bridge, keep left at the small fork. Right beach road which is to the right at the fork.
1.2km (0.7miles) from Rio Macho bridge you will enter Pavones. You will see grocery stores on either side of you.
Turn left to Pavones Point and cross the bridge in 300 meters and then turn right. You will see Pavones Point on your left.
To get to Pavones Village, go straight when you get to the grocery store intersection. Drive 100 meters to the ocean then turn left.

Pavones Point GPS Coordinates

558.079 West, 261.243 North

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