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TRAVEL TIPS & WEATHER

 

Transportation

By far the most convenient airport to fly into is the Liberia Airport (LIR).  Flights from the U.S. to Liberia are listed here:

Flights from the U.S. to Liberia

 

Transportation by bus from the Liberian airport to the Buena Vista Lodge on January 17th 2009 and from the conference on January 22nd 2009 is included in the conference registration fee.  Alternate arrangements can be made through the Lodge, email Yadyra at simonr@ice.co.cr.

 

Special airfare rates flying from San Jose to Liberia can be arranged for
meeting attendees, email Yadyra at simonr@ice.co.cr.

 

Please note: upon departure from the airport a departure tax (US $26) is required

 

Weather

The conference will be held during the dry season in Guanacaste.  Therefore no rain is expected, and temperatures hover around 80°F

Current weather conditions in Guanacaste

 

Money

Banks and ATMs are not widely available in this region of Costa Rica.  We suggest bringing cash in both U.S. dollars and Colon (Costa Rican currency)

 

Electricity

Electrical outlets are 110 V, with standard U.S. two prong plugs.  

 

 

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