Driving Directions from San Jose Airport to Paradise Breezes From rental agency head back towards airport but continue on highway as it crosses in front of airport. Nearly in front of the airport on the highway you will see large signs (Photo #1) indicating direction to Airport, San Ramon and Alajuela. At this sign, set your odometer at 0. (You may want to acquaint yourself with this button prior to setting out). Follow the sign for San Ramon (which is to continue straight on the highway) At 10.2 Km you will exit to the right where the sign (Photo #2) indicates an exit towards Alajuela. On the off ramp, you ll make a left turn towards Atenas. Continue on this road and do not take any turns. You re on the right track if you see signs (Photo #3) to Marriott Los Suenos. (You can never go wrong if you are following signs to Los Suenos) At 20.2 Km, the highway bears to the right. You ll seen signs to the Arial Tram (Photo #4) along the way. This will be a winding road down the mountain. You will also see signs to Quepos and Manuel Antonio. At 44.5 Km, the road bears to the right and then quickly (at 44.7 Km) turn left towards Orotina. Follow the signs to Jaco. The exit towards Jaco will be at approximately at 50Km where you will exit towards right.
At 54.9 Km you will see exit to Jaco. (The highway to Jaco is Number 34 but don t be alarmed if you don t see it numbered as such). At 55.2 Km, stay towards right while continuing on the off ramp. You are now on highway 34. At 66.2 Km, you ll be crossing a long bridge also known as the alligator bridge where many tourists will stop to see the creatures down below. At 86.0 Km on your right hand side will be the AutoMercado in Jaco. This is one of the best grocery stores in the area where you can get off and stretch your legs and pick up any food items you would like. They also have bathroom facilities. Continue south towards Quepos. At 154.5 Km you will see an a small intersection. You should bear to your left. (The road bears right and goes into Quepos town- we are going to bypass the town) You are now on the newly completed portion of the Pacific Coastal Highway. At 162.1 Km, you ll pass the Quepos Airport on the left hand side. You will arrive at the one remaining one way bridge and the last 2km unpaved portion of the road. (After crossing the bridge head straight, do not bear left this is to avoid Hatillo town. You might encounter road work as this stretch is in the final stages of completion.
Finally, at around Km 194.7, you ll see the paved entrance past 2 white walls to Paradise Breezes and the beginning of your Paradise experience. Landmarks by photo # Photo #1 Large signs in front of airport Photo #2 Signs to Alajuela
Photo #3- Signs showing direction of Marriot Los Suenos
What is a CEDA? (See picture below) Here s a helpful hint. Yes, it is a Yield. But you might find it while your driving on a straight-away. Be aware of this sign! In Costa Rica lanes can end abruptly and there are 2 lane roads with 1 lane bridges. If you see this sign, be aware if you are on a road with 2 lanes in your direction, one is about to end. If you are on a single lane road most likely you are approaching either a 1 lane bridge or a road hazard that means there is 1 lane for traffic in both directions. The oncoming traffic has the right of way be prepared to stop if there is oncoming traffic.