If you plan to visit Carate in the Osa Peninsula, flying in may be the best option. However, there are no airstrips directly in Carate, Flights come into the town of Puerto Jimenez. Hotels and lodging in Carate, Costa Rica, generally provide transportation facilities from Puerto Jimenez, or you can take a regular taxi or a 4WD taxi. It is recommended for you to make transportation arrangements before you head into the area, and avoid the temptation of taking a rental car into the area: road conditions will give you a rough ride, and in case there’s a problem with your car, the relative isolation of Carate could make it virtually impossible for you to get assistance from the rental company. Contact our travel advisors for information on the best way to get to Carate from the different areas in San Jose and the rest of the country, whether it’s on a shuttle, a charter flight or a domestic airline. The travel advisors will also assist you by letting you know of other destinations and other travel tips for your costa rica vacations in Carate, Costa Rica.
Children Policies: Under 2 years sitting in parents lap travel free.
Check in is 60 minutes prior to scheduled departure.
Maximum of luggage free allowance is 2 pcs per person (30 lbs and 10 lbs). Excess luggage will be charged as follows: One extra bag $25.00, Over free luggage allowance - $25.00 per bag (31 to 45 pounds), Two extra bags $50.00, Over free luggage allowance - $60.00 per bag (46 to 70 pounds)
Pets are allowed on board and the charges will depend on its weight:
Oversized items such as surfboards, golf clubs, fishing gear or bicycles will cost $40.00 each piece, anything over 70 lbs must be sent as Cargo otherwise Nature Air has Baggage Store Service available for luggage up to 15 days for the price of $5.00 per bag.
All passengers that weight over 250 pounds / 114 kilograms will require two seats to be purchased and the maximum luggage allowance is 60 lbs. In case of an overweight situation not previously notified to the agency the airline will charge a second ticket to passengers directly or cancel their flight if the aircraft is completely booked.
International flights require at least 3 hours check-in, we recommend taking this into consideration when you plan to connect from your domestic flight into your international flight. Domestic couriers will not be responsible for misconnections due to international couriers.
24 hours prior before day of departure: Any voluntary change of date, time, itinerary or name will incur in $15.00 penalty per segment in the same class. If not, pay the difference to the next (higher) class available, plus a penalty of $15.00.
Within 24 hours of departure but not less than 3 hours before departure: Any voluntary change of date, time or itinerary will incur in $25.00 penalty per segment in the same class. If not, pay the difference to the next (higher) class available, plus a penalty of $25.00.
Change of name within 24 hours on the day of the departure will not be allowed
Cancellations notifications 7 days or more prior to day of departure will incur in a $25.00 penalty per person/ per segment and ticket will be offer as a future credit.
Cancellations notifications less than 7 days of departure are not allowed, 100% penalty. No show, 100% penalty.
Schedules and times are subject to changes without notice
Passengers who do not show up for the flight will not be able to reuse ticket
Sansa Policies
Prices do not include Airport/Fuel tax.
Children Policies: 0-2 sitting in parents lap travel free. Children 03 years and over pay as an adult.
Check in is 45 minutes prior to scheduled departure. Maximum luggage allowance is 27 lbs. per person including carry-on. Excess luggage will be charged at $1.00 per pound. The extra luggage is subject to space and may have to be sent on later flights or stored.
Oversized items such as surfboards, golf clubs or bicycles are subject to fit in the baggage compartment and pay $15 each way. Maximum length allowed for surfboards 6.9 feet, the airline does not guarantee transportation of these items until departure.
All passengers that weight over 250 pounds / 113 kilograms will require two seats to be purchased. This must apply do to the restricted seat size and because of the weight constraints of the aircraft. In case of an overweight situation not previously notified to the agency the airline will charge a second ticket to passengers directly or cancel their flight if the aircraft is completely booked.
International flights require at least 3 hours check-in, we recommend taking this into consideration when you plan to connect from your domestic flight into your international flight. Domestic couriers will not be responsible for misconnections due to international couriers.
Sansa Airlines will apply a $15.00 penalty fee for any modification or cancellations done 48 hours or more prior to a flight also cancellations or modifications done less than 48 hours will not be allowed, are non refundable and a new ticket must be purchased.
Schedules and times are subject to changes without notice.
Passengers who do not show up for the flight will not be able to reuse ticket.