Welcome to SJO Airport! SJO stands for San José, the capital of Costa Rica, yet the airport is actually located not in San José but in Alajuela. The city of Alajuela is the closest town to the airport, only 10 minutes away.

The official name of the most important airport in Costa Rica is "Juan Santamaría International Airport". Being the national hero of Costa Rica, Juan Santamaría was precisely born in Alajuela. This city is preferred by more and more tourists, as it is nearest to the airport, there is well-priced accomodation, and has good connections to anywhere you wish to go in Costa Rica.