Directions to Pueblo Verde in Paraíso Costa Rica

Pueblo Verde is located in the small town of Paraiso, (Spanish for “paradise”) about an hour away from the Daniel Oduber International Airport in Liberia. Make a right out of the airport and follow signs to Santa Cruz. Drive about 50 km and make the right-hand turn toward the beaches. This will be directly before a small bridge approximately 1 km before Santa Cruz. At the Y, take the left, paved road toward 27 de Abril and Junquillal. Signs will direct you towards Iguanazul Hotel and Hacienda Pinilla. Take the right towards the beaches. You will then pass through several small towns before arriving at Pueblo Verde. About 1 km before reaching the town of Paraíso, you will see signs for the “vivero” at El Centro Verde agro-ecology center and then  Pueblo Verde 200 meters further on your right. If you reach the town center of Paraíso you have gone too far.

Driving Directions to Pueblo Verde from San Jose

Pueblo Verde Costa Rica Map

Take the Interamerican Highway from San Jose. Forty-seven kilometers (29 miles) past the turnoff from Puntarenas, you’ll see signs and the turnoff for the Tempisque River bridge. After crossing the bridge, you should follow the signs for Nicoya and Santa Cruz. Right after the main intersection in Santa Cruz, you will cross over a small bridge and see a marked turnoff to the left for Playa Junquillal, Ostional and Tamarindo. Take that left and follow the signs to Playa Junquillal. You will pass through several small towns before arriving at Pueblo Verde. About 1 km before reaching the town of Paraíso, you will see signs for the “vivero” at El Centro Verde agro-ecology center and then  Pueblo Verde 200 meters further on your right. If you reach the town center of Paraíso you have gone too far.

How can I get to Pueblo Verde without a car?

  • Fly into Liberia on an international flight and take a taxi from the airport to Pueblo Verde which will cost about US $90 (US).
  • Take a taxi from the San Jose airport to the community. It is a 3.5 hour ride that will cost you about $150.
  • Fly from the San Jose International airport to Tamarindo. This flight leaves four times a day, lasts about 50 minutes, and costs $100 one-way. From Tamarindo, you will need to grab a cab. The 40 minute ride costs approximately $60.
  • Take a bus from San Jose to Santa Cruz. This 4 ½ hour ride will cost you approximately $20. Once in Santa Cruz you can connect with a  local bus out to Paraíso or you can take the 30 minute taxi ride for about $25.