Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica

The tropical city of Puerto Caldera in the province of Puntarenas is located on Costa Rica's western coast and is an entry point for San José. Excursions to San Jose usually include a visit to the opera house, the crafts village of Moravia and a privately owned ranch. Some tours go past San Jose into the Poas Volcano National Park. Trips to Sarchi, known for its crafts, are also offered.

Language: Spanish
Currency: Costa Rican Colon (CRC), US dollar (US$)

Driving Directions and Parking Information

Puerto Internacional de Caldera is located approximately an hour from Juan Santamaría International Airport.

After exiting the airport, continue onto Radial El Coyol and stay on this road for 7km. Merge onto Autopista Jose Maria Castro Madriz/Route 27 for 50km, then continue onto route 23 and take the exit on the left. You will then arrive at the International Port of Caldera.

Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica Weather
Temperature (Fahrenheit)
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High 75 76 79 79 80 79 77 78 79 77 77 75
Low 58 58 59 62 62 62 62 61 61 60 60 58
Temperature (Celsius)
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High 24 24 26 26 27 26 25 26 26 25 25 24
Low 14 14 15 17 17 17 17 16 16 16 16 14
Precipitation
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Inches 1 0 1 2 9 10 8 10 12 12 6 2
Centimeters 3 0 3 5 23 25 20 25 30 30 15 5
Precipitation Days
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Days 1 1 2 4 -- 14 14 14 18 18 9 2
Humidity
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Percent 73 69 68 70 78 83 82 81 84 85 79 76


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