Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

El Progreso travel guide

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You're Going to Love El Progreso

El Progreso is a must-see destination in Puntarenas, Costa Rica. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. El Progreso deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit El Progreso

El Progreso in January
Estimated hotel price
$29
1 night at 3-star hotel
El Progreso in January
Estimated hotel price
$29
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to El Progreso

Plane

When flying to El Progreso, you’ll arrive at El Progreso Drake Bay (DRK), which is located 1 mile from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to El Progreso is to pick up a car rental from San José, which is about 90 miles from El Progreso. You’ll find branches of Avis and Priceless, among others, in San José.

Plane

When flying to El Progreso, you’ll arrive at El Progreso Drake Bay (DRK), which is located 1 mile from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to El Progreso is to pick up a car rental from San José, which is about 90 miles from El Progreso. You’ll find branches of Avis and Priceless, among others, in San José.

Airports near El Progreso

GLFGolfito
PJMPuerto Jimenez
BAIBuenos Aires

Airlines serving El Progreso

SANSA
Good (3 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of El Progreso

Most booked hotels in El Progreso

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Casa Gitana Corcovado
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 802 reviews)
$41+
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Cabinas Casa El Tortugo
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 498 reviews)
$66+
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Copa De Arbol Beach & Rainforest Resort
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 19 reviews)
$879+
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Mariposa Drake
0 stars
Excellent (8.4, 274 reviews)
$22+
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Hotel Jinetes de Osa
3 stars
Excellent (8, 279 reviews)
$160+
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Drake Bay Getaway Resort by Sandglass
4 stars
Good (7.8, 39 reviews)
$108+
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Renting a car in El Progreso

Expect to pay $5.87 per gallon in El Progreso (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $70.41 and $93.88.

Expect to pay $5.87 per gallon in El Progreso (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $70.41 and $93.88.