🚖Transportation

Navigating San José and traveling onward to Costa Rica's eco-tourism destinations requires planning around local traffic patterns and Shabbat times. Airport Transfers & Taxis: Official airport taxis (bright orange vehicles operated by Taxis Unidos) are available outside customs. Rideshare services like Uber operate extensively throughout the Greater Metropolitan Area of San José. Friday Travel Traffic: Heavy congestion on Route 1 and Route 27 is standard on Friday afternoons. If traveling from coastal or mountain regions back to San José for Shabbat, plan to arrive at least two to three hours before candle lighting. Regional Travel Prep: For travel to remote destinations (such as Arenal or Manuel Antonio), pre-arranged private drivers or rental vehicles are recommended. Sources: https://www.chabadcostarica.com · https://www.visitcostarica.com