San Jose Airport luggage storage

About San Jose Airport

Officially known as Juan Santamaria International Airport, this is the biggest and busiest airport serving the capital of Costa Rica, San José. As a result, this is the gateway to this fascinating island nation for millions of travelers every year and the place where untold tropical adventures begin. But before you get to visit the astounding natural paradise Costa Rica is known for, you're going to need to navigate San Jose Airport first.

Located 20 km west of the center of San José, the airport first opened in 1958 to replace a small airport that was once in central San José and has now been converted into a park. For many years, this was the only international gateway into the country, and although there is now another international airport in Liberia, this remains by far the country's busiest, handling more than 5 million passengers per year. In fact, San Jose airport is one of the busiest in all of Latin America.

Once you've navigated security, customs, and the various fast food options available at the airport, you'll probably be looking for a place to store your bags. You're in luck. Bounce partners with local businesses at San Jose Airport and in the city of San José itself to make sure you always have somewhere to store your luggage. Take advantage of the airport's free Wi-Fi to download our app and book luggage storage before you've even left the baggage claim area. With locations in San Jose and at the airport, you never need to struggle to find a place to store your luggage so you can enjoy your trip.

Top attractions near San Jose Airport

San Jose Airport is close to the city it serves, and as a result, you don't need to go far from the airport to enjoy some of the best attractions in the area. In fact, there are even some attractions you can visit before getting to the city. So if you have some time to kill in San Jose airport, store your luggage in a convenient Bounce luggage storage and check out some of these attractions.

Museo Histórico Cultural Juan Santamaría luggage storage

Located just outside the airport in a former military training ground and barracks, this interesting museum explores the military and political history of the nation of Costa Rica. The airport itself is named after Juan Santamaria, a drummer boy who lost his life in a battle fought by Costa Rica against American influence, and you'll learn more about him and the background to the nation's struggles for independence here. Intriguing as it is, this small museum isn't a great place for heavy bags, and there is no luggage storage provided here, so it's better to leave your bags at San Jose Airport or nearby before you visit.

Ojo de Agua luggage storage

Close to San Jose Airport, this water park is the perfect place to beat the heat. With multiple outdoor pools and an artificial waterfall, this is one of the most popular places to cool off in San Jose. There's even a boating lake where you can rent a boat and head out on the water yourself. Don't forget to store your bags and grab your swimming costume so you can make the most of this fun park and cool off before or after a flight.

Refugio Animal de Costa Rica luggage storage

One of the best things about Costa Rica is its incredible wildlife. This animal refuge, located close to San Jose Airport, is a perfect place to get up close and personal with the charismatic animals that call the island home. This rehabilitation center takes in sick and injured wildlife from across the country and nurses it back to health, so what you will see when you visit depends on what they have at the time, but you can expect to see parrots, monkeys, crocodiles, and other Costa Rican wildlife here.

Transport options at San Jose Airport

San Jose Airport bus station luggage storage

Currently, road transport is the only way to get from San Jose airport to the city of San José itself. A designated shuttle bus leaves from the airport bus station and takes about half an hour to reach the city. You can store your bags at the airport before taking the bus or bring them with you and drop off your luggage at a Bounce luggage storage in the city itself.

Local tips and insider info

• Traffic from the airport to the city can be challenging. Although there's really no way to avoid it, sitting on a bus can be less stressful than driving in traffic yourself. Alternatively, you could kill some time at the airport and wait for the traffic to subside before making your journey into San José.
• It's also possible to take a bus from San Jose Airport to other parts of Costa Rica outside the capital. If you're doing that, you'll need to take a taxi to the Denny's Restaurant outside the airport. This parking lot is where Interbus picks up passengers.
• San Jose airport has free Wi-Fi, so you can use it to book luggage storage in San José and make your trip easier.

Conclusion

The first step to having an enjoyable trip through San Jose Airport is to drop off your bags with Bounce. With flights direct to this airport from Mexico City Airport, Houston Airport, Madrid Airport, and other cities around the world, it's never been easier to reach San Jose and have an incredible holiday, but that starts with finding a place to leave your luggage so you can make the most of your time in the city.