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More then a million tourists come every year to Costa Rica. Two International Airports service these flights - Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO) in Alajuela, northwest of SanJose and Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (LIR)

Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)

20 km from the capital, more than a million tourists come every year to Costa Rica, , the International Airport Council (IAC) announced that the Juan Santamaria Airport in Alajuela, northwest of San Jose, is the third best airport in the Latin American and Caribbean region, as well as the regions 'best improved' airport when in 2010 the airport went under a significant expansion adding an immigration terminal with 28 positions as well as a new security checkpoint.

The Juan Santamarian Airport is Costa Rica's main international airport, located just a few minutes outside of San Jose in Alajuela. The airport has very recently been renovated, and is a clean, pleasant, efficiently-run airport. Passengers and employees only are allowed inside the terminal area, serving to make the airport a safe and efficient experience for arrivals and departures.

After debarking from their flight, visitors proceeed through corridors to the international area, then check through the Immigration checkpoint. Visitors in transit remain in the internation area, where they may pass the time browsing souvenier shops, book stores, sample coffees and have a meal. If the wait in transit is longer, up to 48 hours, visitors may choose to enjoy some local sights. In which case all is required is to continue through the Immigration checkpoint, and pay a transit tax when returning within 48 hours.

The carousels for claiming luggage have separate carousels for oversized luggage and special equipment (pets, surfboards, etc). Trolleys use is complimentary, and bellboys are available for a voluntary fee.

Run by a private company named Alterra Partners, the Juan Santamaria Airport has the usual range of souvenir shops, cafés, and duty free stores. There is also a food court in the airport with 3 fast food restaurants and a host of other eateries. You can also find money exchange counters and ATM. There are car rentals, taxis, airport shuttles from various main hotels and public buses right outside ready to take you where you want to go.

Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (LIR)

A mere kilometer from Highway 21, the Liberia International Airport, now known as Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport was named for the president that served from 1974 to 1978. The airport is located 217km (135 miles) northwest of San Jose; fast becoming the airport of choice for those looking forward to vacation along the beaches of Guanacaste in the North Pacific region. The airport consists of a two story building with outdoor shaded seating areas. On the ground floor you will find the airline desks for check ins and money exchange. Upstairs are the bathrooms and a small café, as well as the Airport administration offices and a couple of airline offices. The airstrip is fitted for 737's and 757's which are the most common airplanes to visit the airport; as many as 45 scheduled commercial flights are expected each week.

Plans for a future terminal include a main building with gates and jetways, duty-free shops and restaurants in order to compete in size with the Juan Santamaria International airport. Taxis, airport transfers and public buses will take you either to the city of Liberia or get you on your way to the North Pacific Coastal areas.

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Regional Flight Information (Sansa and NatureAir) Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO) 20 km from the capital, more than a million tourists come every year to Costa Rica, , the International Airport Council (IAC) announced that the Juan Santamaria Airport in Alajuela, northwest of San Jose, is the third best airport in the Latin American and Caribbean region, as well as the regions 'best improved' airport when in 2010 the airport went under a significant expansion adding an immigration terminal with 28 positions as well as a new security checkpoint.

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Costa Rica is world famous for its wildlife, and I've seen plenty of amazing animals while researching Costa Rica: The Complete Guide. Monkeys, sloths, sea turtles, macaws, quetzals, coatis, anteaters, agoutis - the list goes on.

During my first month in Costa Rica, I saw a tapir mother and baby while hiking in Corcovado, then drove north to the Central Pacific where I saw twelve toucans perched in a single tree! (Tragically, I didn't have my camera handy in either situation, which was a fantastic way to learn to always have your camera ready in Costa Rica.)

But after you've been in Costa Rica for a few years, spotting world-class tropical wildlife becomes completely normal. Over time it takes more and more to impress you.

Once you've seen a superpod of two thousand spinner dolphins off Drake Bay, or watched ten thousand sea turtles lay their eggs simultaneously during an arribada at Ostional, it's hard to get really excited about a howler monkey.

But no matter how many incredible animals you see in Costa Rica, the sight of a baby animal will always melt your heart. Howler monkeys may be everywhere, but a baby howler monkey clinging to its mother's back ... now that's special!

Below are some of my favorite photos of baby animals in Costa Rica.

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Playing peek-a-boo with a young margay near Arenal Volcano.

In Tortuguero, on the Caribbean coast, green sea turtles hatch between August and December.

I saw this young squirrel monkey near Manuel Antonio. Squirrel monkeys are endangered, but their populations have been increasing in Costa Rica.

Meet Luigi the two-toed sloth, an orphan at the Sloth Sanctuary in Cahuita.

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En mi la expedición en el bosque lluvioso Voy treparamente, pescaramente, exploraramente, y montar un caballo. En el bosque lluvioso es los monos, las ranas, hermosa las flores, las iguanas bonitas, y el arco iris. El ambiente es muy hermosa.

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El clima en Costa Rica es mojado pero fresco es la temporada de lluvias en junio. Es la temperatura de un viente celsuis grados. Debo comprar el sombrero, la chaqueta, las botas cuesta, y los guantes cuesta. Yo costar once mil colónes. Tengo diez mil quedar.

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En el supermercado necesito comprar el cepillo de dientes, el jabón, champu, el desodorante, la toalla, la pasta dental, y la medicina. Yo costar novecientos colónes. Tengo viente y uno mil quedar.

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San José, Costa Rica es una hermosa ciudad que no puedo esperar para visitar la ciudad. Cuando llego a San José primero voy a mi hotel, segundo voy a ir en la ciudad para ir a los monumentos, tercero la biblioteca, cuarto voy a ir al estadio a ver juego de futbol.
También ir al supermercado.
Para llegar a los lugares voy al metro y el taxi.

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Mi vuelo a Costa Rica salgo a la una, así que tengo que estar en el aeropuerto a las diez. En el aeropuerto tengo que ir a la aduana antes de mi vuelo y cuando de vuelta tengo que ir a la oficina de turismo. Mi vuelo será seis horas, estoy aburrido la mayor parte del tiempo pero cuando de vuelta Costa Rica estoy contento.

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Antes de ir a Costa Rica necesito preparar mi ropa, mapas, repelentes y necesidades del acampar.