From San José: Sarchí Transfer with Oxcart Factory Stop

Enjoy a transfer from San José Airport to your Sarchí hotel with a stop at the Eloy Alfaro Oxcart Factory. Explore the workshop, watch artisans at work, and shop for handcrafted souvenirs.
Begin your journey with pickup at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), where your professional driver will welcome you and assist with your luggage before departing in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle toward Sarchí.

Along the way, enjoy a 45 to 60-minute self-guided stop at the Eloy Alfaro Oxcart Factory, one of Costa Rica's most iconic artisan workshops and a symbol of the country's rich cultural heritage. Sarchí is internationally recognized as the home of Costa Rica's famous hand-painted oxcarts, a tradition that has been preserved for generations and is closely linked to UNESCO-recognized cultural heritage.

During your visit, explore the workshop's public areas, observe artisans creating and painting traditional wooden oxcarts using techniques passed down through generations, and browse the extensive artisan store featuring handcrafted souvenirs, decorative woodwork and authentic Costa Rican gifts. Visitors can also admire the historic water-powered machinery that helped make this workshop one of the country's most significant artisan landmarks.

This carefully selected stop offers a unique opportunity to experience Costa Rica's living artisan traditions before continuing to your accommodation in Sarchí.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.