The Best Way to Get Here
Most guests arrive through Golfito, but there are a few ways to reach Tiskita depending on your arrival time, budget and how much adventure you want along the way.
Fly to Golfito
The easiest route for most guests: a short regional flight, followed by a taxi down the coast to Tiskita.
Fly to Puerto Jiménez
Fly to the Osa Peninsula, then cross the Golfo Dulce by boat when timing, weather and availability allow.
Drive to Tiskita
A long but beautiful drive through Costa Rica. Best for guests who want flexibility before or after their stay.
Take the Bus
The longest option, but possible. It works best for flexible travelers with extra time.
Remote Southern Costa Rica
Tiskita is located near Punta Banco on Costa Rica’s remote southern Pacific coast, close to the Panamanian border and facing the Golfo Dulce.
At the end of the road
Most guests travel through Golfito, then continue south along the coast toward Punta Banco and Tiskita.
Because the lodge is remote, we recommend planning your arrival time and transportation in advance.
Open in Google MapsFly to Golfito
Enjoy a regional flight from San José to Golfito, which takes approximately 50 minutes. From Golfito, a scenic taxi ride takes about 1.5 hours to Tiskita.
You can book your regional flight directly with Sansa, or we can help you coordinate the flight and book it through us.
It is also possible to rent a car in Golfito and drive down from there. This can be ideal if you are staying longer, want to explore more of the area, or plan to surf every day.
San José → Golfito → Tiskita
Approx. one-way cost for 2 guests:
Around $225 per person, based on a $170 regional flight and a shared $110 taxi from Golfito.
Best for: Most guests — this is usually the simplest and fastest way to arrive.
Visit SansaFly to Puerto Jiménez + Boat
This is a more adventurous alternative to flying into Golfito. You fly from San José to Puerto Jiménez on the Osa Peninsula, then cross the Golfo Dulce by boat toward Tiskita.
The regional flight takes approximately 50 minutes, and the boat ride across the gulf usually takes about one hour. It can be a beautiful way to arrive, especially if your travel day allows enough time. Ocean conditions are almost always favorable in the dry season in the morning time before the wind picks up.
This option works best if you are able to leave San José early in the morning. The boat can carry a maximum of 6 people.
San José → Puerto Jiménez → Tiskita
Approx. one-way cost for 2 guests:
Around $320 per person, based on a $170 regional flight and a shared $300 boat transfer.
Best for: Guests with an early travel day who want a more scenic arrival.
Note: Boat transfers depend on weather, timing and availability.
Rent a Car & Drive to Tiskita
The drive from San José to Tiskita takes approximately eight hours and is a great way to see more of the country along the way.
Ask us for suggestions and route highlights before you leave. A useful mid-point is the Dominical/Uvita area. Either as a food stop or a break between two days of driving down.
We can also help guests with car rental arrangements and provide driving directions. Tiskita appears in both Google Maps and Waze.
This option is ideal if you plan to do more driving in the area. For example: you plan to surf every morning.
San José → Southern Pacific Coast → Tiskita
Best for: Guests staying longer, surfers, or travelers who want flexibility before or after their stay.
Note: You may not need the car much once you are at the lodge.
Take the Bus
Taking the bus is the longest way to reach Tiskita, but it is possible for flexible travelers who have extra time and want a more local travel experience.
The usual route is to travel by Tracopa bus from San José to Golfito, then take a local bus to Pavones/Punta Banco. There is only one bus that makes it down to Punta Banco, arriving around 5:30-6:00pm. There are two buses to Pavones where a taxi to us is easily arranged.
Bus schedules can change, so please contact us before planning your trip this way. We can help you understand the current route, timing and best place to get off.
San José → Golfito → Tiskita
Approx. one-way cost:
Around $35 per person, based on the bus to Golfito and the local connection south toward Tiskita.
Best for: Flexible travelers with extra time.
Note: Please check with us before choosing this route, as bus schedules and connections may change.
View Tracopa SchedulesWe Can Help You Choose the Best Route
Because Tiskita is remote, arrival timing matters. Send us your travel dates and arrival plans, and we can help you decide whether Golfito, Puerto Jiménez, driving or bus travel makes the most sense.