The high demand for flights from Denver to San Jose in Costa Rica has made the Frontier Airlines’ officials add tow more flight frequencies to this Central American country.  This means that Frontier Airlines will now have a daily flight from Denver to San Jose starting March 5, 2009.

Frontier Airlines added San Jose to its destinations in late 2007 and has since reported a positive demand for its services between these two cities.  In 2008 alone, Frontier Airlines announced a 95% occupancy rate of its flights to Costa Rica.

In addition, the airline is considering adding a flight frequency to the in Liberia, Guanacaste.  According to information submitted by the airline’s passengers, a high percentage travels to Costa Rica to visit Guanacaste and Manuel Antonio.

The average airfare for a round trip from Denver to San Jose is approximately US$450.00.  The airline’s website also includes several reasonably priced packages that include lodge at a variety of Costa Rica hotels and car rental opportunities.

Frontier Airlines flies an Airbus A319 with a seat capacity of 136 people.  Flights leave the Denver airport at 12:10am and arrives San Jose at 6:26am.  Return flights depart from San Jose at 7:24am to arrive Denver at 1:05 pm.

The domestic airline in Costa Rica, SANSA Regional, is announcing the finalization of its super cheap airfares within the country.  SANSA has a special US$35 airfare that will expire on Saturday February 28th, 2009.

The special airfare is good for flying from San Jose to Liberia and Tamarindo in Guanacaste, Quepos and Tambor in Puntarenas and Puerto Jimenez in the Osa Peninsula.  Costa Rica hotels at these destinations are available for all types of budgets, preferences and lifestyles.

The destinations in the Northern and Central Pacific Coast in Costa Rica are quite popular as this region offers great opportunities for adventure tours, surf, scuba diving, snorkeling and simply relaxing while soaking up the sun.

The Daniel Oduber International Airport in Liberia is a great starting point for experiencing the best of national parks, volcanoes, adventure tours as well as beaches and water sport activities.  The Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin is a great option for those seeking adventure tours such as zip lining, canyoning or canyoneering, white water tubing, horse back riding, hiking and many more.

Tamarindo is a preferred location for surfers and a younger crowd due to its night life and activities.  Tambor is the beach town where the all-inclusive Barcelo Playa Tambor Beach Hotel is located.

For those who prefer a more pristine coastal surrounding and nature, the Puerto Jimenez airport is the appropriate arrival point.  The Osa Peninsula in the South Pacific has been called the most biodiversity intense place on the planet by important anthropology magazines and experts.

SANSA’s special deal ends this weekend so if you are traveling to any of these destinations make sure you take advantage of this special deal.  Please check with the airline for restrictions as well as additional fees.

Despite the economic downturn that is currently affecting many United States citizens as well as world wide individuals, tourism influx in Guanacaste, Costa Rica has increased.

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The Guanacaste Chamber of Tourism (CATURGUA) has announced that the amount of passengers that flew in to the Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport in Liberia (LIR) in 2008, increased in 3.5% in relation to 2007.

For members of CATURGUA as well as local hotels, restaurants and tour operators, this shows that Guanacaste still remains a strong attraction for many tourists as well as investors.  From the 420,000 passengers that passed through the Daniel Oduber International Airport in 2008, the busiest month registered was March.

Several airlines offer direct flights to Liberia from major U.S airports such as Miami, Atlanta and Houston. The flight is roughly around the two hour mark and will get you straight into the heart of Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast.

All major beaches in Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast are within an hour’s drive from the airport.  But before heading out to the beach, the Rincon de la Vieja National Park is a great option to visit and is located at just 30 minutes from the airport.  The Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin offers great accommodations for a reasonable price as well as adventure-packed tours in the area.

In addition, the executive director for CATURGUA, Mauricio Céspedes, stated that although the increase is small, it is still significant due to the financial crisis.  Cespedes mentioned that this increase proves that Guanacaste has great potential for tourism as well as real estate and investment.