travel & accomodations

Flight

SAN JOSE AIRPORT (SJO)

***NOTE: This is SJO airport. DO NOT get a flight to SJC (another San Jose), or you'll end up in California!*** When booking your flight please consider the following: Arrival into SJO Thursday, April 21, 2022. Departure from SJO Sunday, April 24, 2022. ***If you are staying at the villa, check-out is Monday, April 25th. You are more than welcome to extend your stay at the front or back half of the week, this is just our suggestion based on the wedding date and timing required for travel. Please note as the world starts to reopen post-pandemic, more flight options will become available. The least expensive flight trips to San José usually cost between $235–355 from Chicago (non stop ~$475).

Travel Note

GETTING FROM SAN JOSE TO MANUEL ANTONIO

Once you have landed in San Jose, you can either take a beautiful scenic 2.5 hr ride in a private shuttle with fellow wedding guests or a 25-minute puddle jumper flight to Quepos airport in Manuel Antonio. We will help arrange private shuttles for wedding guests to bring you to and from the airport based on your respective lodging accommodations. (Range from $10-$50) If you would like to get right to the partying and opt for the 20-minute flight, check providers below for in-country flights www.flysansa.com or https://costaricagreenair.com/en/ (Range from $150-$250 RT). Once your flight is confirmed, please submit the details via the "view" link to the google doc below so we can help coordinate shuttles either from San Jose or Quepos.

Hotel

Hotel Makanda by The Sea

Luxury boutique adults-only hotel, close to the wedding venue site. Makanda By the Sea has12 acres of wildlife sanctuary, 100 meters above the ocean. Fully equipped Villas and Studios are carefully placed in rainforest gardens with spectacular views of the sixty-mile coastline. Hotel Makanda is the ideal location for guests wishing to experience dazzling sunset views and our personalized boutique hotel ambiance. Offering gourmet cuisine, first class service, and close to Manuel Antonio Park, Spas, Restaurants, Tours and Beaches. Rooms start at $400 per night Distance from Villa Punto De Vista: 0.31 miles/ avg taxi fare $5-$10 USD TripAdvisor Rating: Excellent (4.5 of 5) out of 1,108 reviews

Hotel

Hotel Costa Verde

This is a laid-back, quirky, and budget-friendly resort. Nestled along the coastal rainforest landscape, this resort has 3 pools and 4 restaurants. One of the least expensive options, and is 6 minutes away from wedding site at Villa Punto de Vista. We do not have a room block at this location but general pricing can be found below: Rooms start at $190 + tax Distance from Villa Punto De Vista: 1.3 miles/ avg taxi fare $5-$10 USD TripAdvisor Rating: Very Good (4.0 of 5) out of 1,840 reviews

Hotel

La Mariposa

Prices are in the mid-range, include a breakfast buffet, great resort near the wedding location. Set in one of the most magnificent settings in the world, stands at the highest point in Manuel Antonio and is best known for its award-winning 360-degree view overlooking the blue waters of the Pacific Ocean and the Manuel Antonio National Park, in Costa Rica. This hotel has a superb location and is within walking distance of the local strip of shopping and several other restaurants. Rooms start at $160 per night and include: Daily Breakfast at Le Papillon terrace 10% Off on Food and Beverages consumption Complimentary Shuttle service to/from the beach Distance from Villa Punto De Vista: 0.56 miles/ avg taxi fare $5-$10 USD TripAdvisor Rating: Excellent (4.5 of 5) out of 1,913 reviews

Discount Code - Kelly-Jack0422

Hotel

Shana By The Beach Hotel

Mid-range option, 4 minutes to Villa Punto de Vista, the wedding site. Tucked in on the edge of the rainforest, and overlooking the expanse of the Pacific Ocean, Shana Hotel is the ideal hotel boutique escape in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica. With clean lines and an open, airy feeling, there is little doubt that the casual yet chic decor of this sea-view jungle retreat is the perfect beach resort for those who want to quietly lounge in the sun, enjoy healthy gourmet cuisine in Shana’s own Bella Vista Restaurant Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, self-indulge with spa services, and catch sight of local wildlife Rooms start at $155 and include daily breakfast within our secured room block. In order to take advantage of this rate please call the hotel directly and book under "Jack Schwarte Wedding" Distance from Villa Punto De Vista: 0.55 miles/ avg taxi fare $5-$10 USD TripAdvisor Rating: Excellent (4.5 of 5) out of 2,228 reviews

Discount Code - Jack Schwarte Wedding

House Or Rental

AirBnb OR VRBO

If you find an AirBnB or VRBO you'd like to stay at, let us know! Our wedding planner is local to the Manuel Antonio area and can help provide feedback on the accommodations you find.