Marlin Express, Chasing Blue Water Starts Here

Private transfers from SJO Airport.

Fernando picks you up at the airport and drives you door to door to Jacó, Manuel Antonio, Tamarindo, La Fortuna or anywhere in Costa Rica.

  • Private van, never shared
  • Door to door
  • Stops on the way
Fernando's red Toyota Hiace van, ready for pickup at sunset
FernandoOwner and driver

Every ride, private.

Airport pickups

From SJO to your hotel, villa or rental anywhere on the map.

Back to SJO

Planned around your departure, with margin for traffic.

Free stops

Crafts, a cold drink or the crocodile bridge. No extra transport charge.

Special needs

Reduced mobility, surfboards or extra bags. Ask first and we confirm.

Postcards from the coast

How far is paradise?

The most visited beaches, marinas and volcanoes in Costa Rica, with the real road distance. Start from the airport or from any of them.

Choose From and To, or tap a destination in the list.

    Typical drive times without heavy traffic. Rush hour or weekend traffic can add 30 to 60 minutes.

    Fernando, owner and driver of Marlin Express, smiling
    Meet your driver

    Say hi to Fernando.

    He owns Marlin Express and drives every ride himself. Message him with your flight, and he plans the pickup, the stops and the route to your door.

    • More than 20 years of experience
    • Van fully insured, every policy up to date
    • With Fernando, you always travel safe

    Stay for the show.

    Sport fishing

    Quepos and Marina Pez Vela.

    Mangrove & monkey tour

    A boat ride through the mangroves, home of the white-faced monkeys.

    Horseback riding

    Sunset rides on the sand, for the whole family.

    Chocolate tour

    From the cacao pod to the cup: walk the farm and taste it.

    Catamaran tours

    Islands, beaches and turquoise water.

    Canopy & nature

    Zip lines, hanging bridges, Arenal and Poás volcanoes.

    Crocodile tour

    A boat ride on the Tárcoles River to see giant crocodiles up close.

    Aerial tram

    Glide over the rainforest canopy in an open gondola.

    Jacó viewpoint

    Your photo with the Jacó letters and the whole bay behind.

    Tours are run by local operators and priced separately.

    For your villa or event

    Turn the trip into a party.

    Fernando can also bring a private chef, a DJ or a bartender to your villa, birthday or group getaway.

    Private chef

    Breakfast, a BBQ or a special dinner, cooked in your villa.

    Ask Fernando

    DJ

    Music and sound for your party, birthday or bachelor weekend.

    Ask Fernando

    Bartender

    Cocktails served at your villa or event, so your group just enjoys.

    Ask Fernando

    Priced separately, depending on your group and date.

    Reply on WhatsApp

    Get a quote.

    Your trip opens in WhatsApp, ready to send. Nothing is booked or charged until Fernando replies.

    Send by email
    Call +506 8321-6488 WhatsApp Fernando