3 Best Ways to get from Jaco to Montezuma, Costa Rica

You can get from Jaco to Montezuma by taxi boat + shared shuttle, private transfer, or taxi.

The cheapest option to travel from Jaco to Montezuma is by shared shuttle + taxi boat, which costs USD 53. The journey takes about 1.5 hours.

The fastest way to travel to Montezuma from Jaco is by private transfer or taxi + taxi boat, which takes about 1 hour.

Having navigated the route from Jaco to Montezuma, I’ve collected a treasure trove of travel hacks.

In this guide, I’ll share these golden nuggets, ensuring your trek from Jaco’s lively shores to Montezuma’s tranquil waterfalls is easy and hassle-free!

Check our guide for the best options to travel from Jaco to Montezuma.

Transportation Options from Jaco to Montezuma

The following table outlines all transportation options from Jaco to Montezuma:

Method	Time	Price
Shuttle + Boat from Jaco to Montezuma	1.5 hrs	$53
Jaco to Montezuma Private Transfer/ Taxi + Boat	~1 hr	–

How far is Montezuma from Jaco?

The air distance from Jaco to Montezuma is 30 miles or 48 kilometers.

However, the driving distance is 147 kilometers or 91 miles, and you must combine a road trip and a water taxi to get there in approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes!

Getting to Montezuma from Jaco

1. Shuttle + Taxi Boat from Jaco to Montezuma

Journey Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

With this first option, traveling from Jaco to Montezuma is very easy! You must book one ticket with all the transportation methods to get to Montezuma!

Your whole trip is organized by booking the shuttle + taxi boat ticket!

You’ll take a 30-minute shuttle from Jaco to Playa Herradura, a port town 10 kilometers north. 

After this, you’ll get on a boat to Montezuma’s main beach. The bot trip takes about one hour. Both trips cost USD 53, and you will arrive in Montezuma in 1 hour and 30 minutes! 

There are transportation services available along this route operated by Zuma Tours. Buying your tickets in advance is the best way to ensure a seat on the date and time of your choice. 

So, book your tickets online today!

Jaco to Montezuma Shared Shuttle + Boat Schedule:

The table below displays the shared shuttle + boat timetable for trips from Jaco to Montezuma, detailing departure times, journey lengths, and fares.

DEP	ETA	DUR	PX
09:30am	11:00am	1h 30m	$53

2. Private Transfer/Taxi + Taxi Boat from Jaco to Montezuma

Journey Duration: ~1 hour

Another way you can travel from Jaco to Montezuma is by organizing your trip and getting your boat and ride tickets separately.

Since taking the taxi boat that will take you from Jaco to Montezuma is always mandatory, the only variation you can make in your trip is figuring out how to get to Playa Herradura.

And you can do that easily by booking and organizing a private transfer or taking a regular taxi.

This option is for those traveling with a group or a lot of luggage. So, if you want comfort and tons of luggage space, pick a reliable taxi company or traveling agency and get to Herradura Beach in 15 minutes!

The fare shouldn’t be too expensive since it’s a short drive. 

After you get to Playa Herradura, you can catch the taxi boat that will take you directly to Montezuma! The crossing takes around 1 hour, and 10 to 18 people can fit on standard taxi boats. 

Besides that, private taxi boat services can also depart whenever you choose and can accommodate up to 5 people!

Best day tours in Montezuma, Costa Rica

Get Your Guide helps you find the best tours wherever you are heading. It’s usually the first website I check when I plan a trip to a new place.

Here, you can find some of the best tours in Montezuma, Costa Rica.

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