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.

Per garantire la disponibilità, prenota il prima possibile. La prenotazione anticipata è consigliata soprattutto se stai pianificando il viaggio durante l'alta stagione come le festività pubbliche o i fine settimana.

Questa escursione può essere annullata senza costi fino a 24 ore prima dell'inizio del viaggio. Se la annulli dopo 24 ore o non ti presenti all'escursione, ti verrà comunque addebitato il prezzo intero dell'attività. Essere in ritardo al ritiro o alla partenza sarà considerato come non presentarsi.