How long is the trip from Cóbano airport (ACO) to Montezuma?
| Distance | About 4 miles (7 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time | 10 to 15 minutes |
| Road surface | Paved, with a steep descent from Cóbano down to Montezuma. |
| Ferry | None |
| Private van | From $40 per vehicle |
| Last checked |
Prices are per vehicle for 1 to 6 travelers, taxes included. Groups of 7 or more ride in a larger vehicle.
The drive, stop by stop
- Cóbano airport (ACO): a small private airport about 1 km from Cóbano town, with car rental, restaurants and tour desks.
- Cóbano: gas, banks and supermarkets.
- Down to Montezuma: the road drops steeply from Cóbano to the village and the beach. See our Montezuma guide.
What to expect on the road
It's the shortest transfer on the peninsula, handy if you'd rather not carry bags down the hill or you land with kids. Montezuma to Santa Teresa is another 15 km, about 35 to 40 minutes, if you're splitting your stay.
Insider tip: Make Cóbano your first grocery stop. Its supermarkets, Palí and Megasuper among them, are cheaper than the shops at the beach, and it has the nearest gas stations to Santa Teresa.
Other private transfer routes
- San José airport (SJO) to Santa Teresa (from $385)
- San José airport (SJO) to Nosara (from $405)
- San José airport (SJO) to Sámara (from $390)
- Santa Teresa to Sámara (from $385)
- Santa Teresa to Tamarindo (from $440)
- Santa Teresa to La Fortuna (Arenal) (from $545)
- Santa Teresa to Monteverde (from $465)
- Santa Teresa to Manuel Antonio (from $385)
- Santa Teresa to Nosara (quote on request)
- Santa Teresa to Jacó (quote on request)
- Cóbano airport (ACO) to Santa Teresa (from $65)
Compare every way in, including the ferry, flights to Cóbano airport (ACO) and the water taxi, on getting to Santa Teresa, or see all private transfers.
Your driver to Montezuma is waiting at arrivals
- Your driver meets you at arrivals, or at your hotel, with a sign bearing your name.
- Safe, friendly, English-speaking drivers with the credentials for tourist transport, arranged by Anywhere Costa Rica (IATA and ASTA accredited).
- Modern, spacious, air-conditioned vans.
- Up to an hour of stops is included: groceries, cold drinks, photos or lunch on the way.
- 24/7 in-country support by phone, text and WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from Cóbano airport (ACO) to Montezuma?
10 to 15 minutes. About 4 miles (7 km). Paved, with a steep descent from Cóbano down to Montezuma.
How much is a private transfer from Cóbano airport (ACO) to Montezuma?
From $40 per vehicle, for 1 to 6 travelers, taxes included. Enter your date and group size in the box at the top of this page to see the price for your trip.
How far is Montezuma from Santa Teresa?
About 15 km, or 35 to 40 minutes, back up through Cóbano and west to the coast. You can split your stay between the two, or visit Montezuma's waterfall on a day trip.
Can we stop on the way?
Yes. Up to an hour of stops is included, for groceries, cold drinks, photos or lunch. Just tell your driver.
We're traveling with kids. What about car seats?
Costa Rica's law requires a car seat for children 12 and under who are shorter than 145 cm (57 in) or lighter than 36 kg: rear-facing under 1, forward-facing from 1 to 4, a high-back booster from 4 to 6 and a booster from 6 to 12. Ask about seats when you book, or bring your own if you'd rather use what your kids know.
Where will the driver meet us?
At arrivals, holding a sign with your name. Your driver is English-speaking, with tourist-transport credentials, and our in-country team is on call 24/7 by phone, text and WhatsApp if anything changes.