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plan your visit 

Navigating your journey to Flō Retreat Center in Uvita, Costa Rica starts here.

Booking Your Travel

Everything you need to know about getting to and from Flō Retreat Center

Airport: Fly into San José International Airport (SJO) in Alajuela

Arrival Flights: Land by 2:00 PM on arrival day. Our last shuttle leaves at 4:00 PM. 

Pro Tip: Can't make it on time? Consider arriving the night before. We recommend: 

Both have free airport shuttles, just ask at check-in! 

Departure Flights: Depart 2:00 PM or later 

 

  • Flō shuttles depart 6 hours before your flight to allow time for the 3–4 hr drive and airport check-in

  • Flights earlier than 2:00 PM require you to leave Uvita the night before (at your own expense)

  • If continuing travel in Costa Rica, checkout is at 10:00 AM and breakfast will be provided 

Flight Recommendations

Shuttles: Service is $75 each way, organized by Flō  

 

  • We'll coordinate timing with your flight info via a pre-arrival survey 

  • Email floretreatcenter@gmail.com once you book your flight 

  • Shared rides operate only within suggested travel windows ​​

Included Shared Shuttles

  • Private Shuttle: ~$200 from SJO to Uvita (available anytime) 

  • Shared Shuttle (non-Flō): Monkey Ride, Easy Ride 

  • Rental Car: Must be a 4x4 

    • Use Waze or Google Maps (not Apple Maps), and route via Hwy 34 (coastal road). Input "Banco Uvita".

  • Mini Flight to Quepos: sansa.com, then take a taxi to Uvita (must be a 4x4 taxi)

  • Public Bus: TRACOPA terminal in San José to Uvita (via Delio Morales line)

    • Buses leave at 6:00 AM and 3:00 PM, ~ 5.5 hours ​​​​

Other Travel Options 

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