San Jose Airport also known as Juan Santamaria International Airport is the main airport serving the San Jose. The airport is situated near the city of Alajuela, 20 km west of downtown San Jose. San Jose Airport is a hub for TACA/Lacsa and the domestic Sansa Airlines. San Jose Airport has single runway and it handled approximately 4.3 million passengers in 2010. This airport has two passenger terminals, an international and a domestic terminal. There are various bars, cafes, snack bars, fast-food outlets and restaurants at the airport. We have tie ups with best car rental suppliers at San Jose Airport, you can choose from a huge fleet of cars ranging from economical to luxurious ones that will enable you to see the sights in comfort and style.
San Jose is a city with an interesting mix of history and modernity. For most travelers, a stopover in San Jose is considered as necessary evil before heading to the real Costa Rica. Being a thriving city, naturally San Jose has a Santo Tomas University that was the first in Costa Rica and first opened its doors in 1843. The National Theater and Melico Salazar Theatre present theatre, dance performances and concerts around the year. Gold Museum exhibits gold artifacts of the ancient Latin American civilizations. Other historical sites include Teatro Variedades, older theater in San Jose. The most popular dish of Costa Rica is gallo pinto which consists of fried rice and beans.
For travelers looking forward to explore all the major city attractions located near San Jose Airport, it is advisable to rent a car.
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