We are heading to the Caribbean side of costa rica mid october and could use any advice regarding transport . We fly into San Jose and cant decide if it's better to head to Tortuguero first or travel further southeast first. We've read that Tortuguero has some challenges with respect to getting there. Anyone been?

We flew into San Jose and booked a river rafting trip as transport.... The picked us and our bags up in San Jose... Drove to drop point, fed us breakfast....
At this point, some left for totuguero, and we went river rafting for 4 hours. They fed us lunch, then continued on to the Caribbean coast with drops along the way. It was a great way to spend our first day.

We used Caribe shuttle last October with no issues. we used them to get from bocas del toro in Panama to Liberia. We stopped on the east coast for a few hours then La Fortuna for the night. They were on time for pick up, etc however they drive like a bat out of hell to make to each stop/transfer.

Tracey ok thanks! Glad to know they were ok. We decided to head to Tortuguerro via caribe shuttle, then onward to cahuita and cocles.

Monica just wear your seatbelt if on any curves and don't be hungover...lol

We flew into San Jose and then took a van to Cahuita. I believe it took about 5 ish hours?

Ashley we are also heading to Cahuita. Aside from the National Park there, were there any other highlights that really stood out for you , that you recall?

Monica it’s a beautiful little spot. We spent one week in cahuita and one week in punts uva (we had our 10 month old with us) so we were taking it really slow. We did a chocolate tour, which was amazing, and just spent lots of time exploring beaches and biking around. Lots of good food!

Ashley that sounds pretty perfect! It will be just the break were looking for, especially after lots of adventure in Tortuguerro. Great that you travel with your little one. A perfect way to be brought up, in my opinion.