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Avoid the Orange Taxis at San José Airport to save money

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When you arrive in Costa Rica via the San José airport and you need a taxi, don’t take the orange taxis there. The drivers have exclusive access to passengers just coming out of Customs, but you pay 50% more for the same ride. Instead, walk to the far side of the parking structure where you can find red taxis and bus stops. It should cost you about $20 to travel to the center of San José or less.

Submitted on Jun 27, 2013 - Category: Cost of Living, Network: Costa Rica

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I'm on my third career in life that of being voluntarily unemployed! The first two were house construction and later hi-tech as a software engineer. I was fortunate to be able to retire early in Costa Rica back in '07. With my wife and younger son we bought land and built a dream house with that million-dollar view you hear so much about. We spend time raising coffee, bananas, and fruit trees. My wife is an accomplished artist and has discovered new media to express herself here including beautiful ceramic mosaics. Pura vida! P.S. Now, in 2021, planning our next move ... to México!