All visitors to Costa Rica must have a valid passport during the entirety of their time in Costa Rica. Citizens of the U.S., E.U., U.K., Canada and Australia are automatically granted a 90 day tourist visa if all other entry requirements are met. All others will need to apply for a visa through their country’s respective consulate.

All visitors are required to have valid proof of departure from Costa Rica, such as, pre-paid bus ticket, return/onward airline ticket, pre-paid cruise departure ticket. Citizens from some countries may be required to provide proof of inoculations prior to entry in Costa Rica.

Getting to Pavones, Costa Rica can be a daunting task to the uninitiated surf traveler. There are several ways to get to Pavones, some more efficient than others. But either way, you’ll need to expect a bit of extra travel time to get here, which is why we always suggest staying for 10-days minimum to really get a feel for the place.

Travel by Air: We suggest flying in/out of SJO. This will allow you to make connections more easily to Pavones, Costa Rica. There are two local airlines Sansa Airlines (https://flysansa.com) and Nature Air (https://natureair.com) that both fly connections from SJO to Golfito, where you can take a taxi to Pavones.

Travel By Bus: Tracopa Bus Lines (https://www.tracopacr.com/rutas-y-horarios/). You’ll want to take the route 601 fro San Jose to Paso Canoas (on the Panama border), where you can continue on to Laurel, Bella Luz, and on to Pavones. Buses depart out of San Jose Terminal Central de Tracopa, en San Jose, Entre Calle 05 y Avenida 20 en Plaza Viquez.

Google Map for Bus Information

If you need help planning your transportation to Pavones, Costa Rica, please feel free to call us anytime to help you get your trip logistics in order. +(506)8544-9796 or email us.