What is the driving time from San Jose to Villa Mango/Casa Amigos?
Depending on the route (we recommend the beautifully scenic mountain drive,) traffic, and how often you stop along the way, it takes about 3 to 4 hours to drive from San Jose to the Dominical area, approx. 120 miles/190 km. As noted in our Driving Directions document (sent when reservations are made) we recommend leaving from San Jose to “Paradise Costa Rica” not later than about 2 PM. If your flight arrives into SJO much after noon and you will be driving to our property, we suggest that you consider staying overnight in San Jose, and then leaving for Dominical the next morning. (Just ask us for a list of recommended hotels.) Driving in Costa Rica is much easier in daylight, and much more fun if you are not in a hurry! By the way, if you take the “mountain route” there is an excellent family-owned Mexican restaurant on the road between San Isidro and Dominical, about 20 minutes from either direction, called “La Choza de Alejo.” If you’re passing by at mealtime, stop in for a bite… H
