Conference Venue, Lodging & Travel Information

Conference Venue

The conference will be held at the Hotel Hacienda Marriott Belen, Costa Rica.

• Address: 700 meters west of Bridgestone/Firestone, Province of Heredia, Heredia, Heredia, 40703

In addition, some sessions will be held at the INCAE campus.

• Address: INCAE Business School. Campus Walter Kissling Gam. La Garita de Alajuela 1km West of Vivero Procesa. Alajuela, CR.

Important: On the days when the sessions take place at INCAE´s campus, transportation will be provided from the Hotel Hacienda Marriott Belen to the INCAE campus. Pick-up and drop-off times will be communicated in a timely manner.

Arriving in Costa Rica

The closest airport to the conference venue is Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO). It is recommended that you acquire an international medical/travel insurance in your country.

In addition, each participant is advised to inquire about the requirements to enter the country. As a general guideline, some minimum requirements might be:

1. Passport valid for more than 6 months at the date of entry.
2. Visa, when required according to Costa Rican government guidelines. You can consult the current information HERE.
3. We recommend that you check with the nearest Embassy for entry requirements.
4. Round trip ticket.
5. Demonstrate financial solvency by means of a credit card or cash of at least US$100 per day in the country. This amount may vary by country of entry.
6. People coming from South American countries must present the International Certificate of Yellow Fever Vaccine, issued within 10 days prior to their arrival to Costa Rica. This is an indispensable requirement. If in the 10 days prior to entering Costa Rica you were in a South American country, even if you do not come directly from there, you must also present the International Certificate of Yellow Fever Vaccine.

Discounts on Airline Tickets

If you purchase your ticket with the travel agency that provides services to INCAE, you may have access to discounts with Copa Airlines. To make use of this benefit you must follow the following steps:

• The purchase of your ticket must be through the Travel Core agency.
• Send an email to reservas2@mytravelcore.com or whatsapp +506 7014-1180 with the ticket request in which it is indicated:
• 1. Full name.
  2. Program to be attended.
  3. Desired itinerary.

Conference Hotel

INCAE Business School has negotiated a preferential rate with the Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen. Please find the respective information below:

• Address: 700 meters west of Bridgestone/Firestone, Province of Heredia, Heredia, Heredia, 40703.
• Link to make your reservation: Marriott Hotel Reservations for INCAE-BALAS 2025 
• Rate:
• • Single Occupancy Room: $224 + 13% sales tax
  • Double Occupancy Room: $244 + 13% sales tax

Other Hotel Options*

Hampton By Hilton San Jose Airport Costa Rica

• Address: Airport Blvd, 1, Alajuela Province, Alajuela, 20109
• Phone: +506 2436 0036
• E-mail: corporativo@hamptoncr.com

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport Hotel IHG

• Address: Km Al Este Del Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaria, 1, San José Province, San José, 20109
• Phone: +506 2443 0041
• E-mail: reserve@gmhiex.net

*Availability subject to hotel.

The conference will be held during high season in Costa Rica. Early reservations are recommended.

It is important to remember that Costa Rica uses 110 V outlets. Please bring your adapter if needed.

Doctoral Colloquium Accommodation Option