Getting Here
Clandestina is located in the Southwest portion of Costa Rica at the very tip of the Osa Peninsula.
The area is known as Cabo Matapalo, and is 18km South of the town of Puerto Jimenez.
International & Domestic Travel
Fly into San José’s Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
Take a 45-minute Sansa Airlines flight to Puerto Jiménez from the Domestic Airport.
The Domestic Airport is outside the international airport, 5 min walk or 2 min taxi ride.
Allow at least 1.5 hours for check-in when connecting from international flights..
Once you arrive in Puerto Jiménez, we’ll arrange 4x4 transport with licensed local drivers.
Duration: 35 min along a scenic dirt road / $65 one way.
Private air charters are also available from anywhere in the country, please inquire to arrange.
Driving from San José
It is a 7-hour drive from San José to Puerto Jiménez (rental cars available at SJO). Remember that driving in Costa Rica involves roads and signage that is below first world standards and we strongly suggest that you travel within the speed limits and during daylight hours. For directions, Waze and Google Maps are best, and our location is available in both apps.