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.
