Route Pura Vida

Arenal Volcano National Park to Guanacaste Airport (LIR)

154 km (96 miles)

Mountain landscape at Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
From

Arenal Volcano National Park

A near-perfect volcanic cone wrapped in rainforest, hot springs, and lava-trail hikes.

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Guanacaste Airport (LIR) terminal, Costa Rica
To

Guanacaste Airport (LIR)

Liberia's international airport, closest to Guanacaste's beaches and the Nicoya Peninsula.

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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 154 km (96 mi)
Duration: ~3.5 hours

From Arenal Volcano National Park, take Nicoya Peninsula Highway (Route 21) for the full 10 km into Guanacaste Airport (LIR).

Note: Costa Rica traffic, weather and road conditions can greatly increase your drive time. It's always best to check with Waze before heading out. Read more on how to drive in Costa Rica.

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Shuttle

Duration: ~4 hours

Private and shared shuttle services available; check with operators for current schedules and pricing.

Note: Shuttles come in shared and private flavors with different costs and trade-offs. Read more on taking a shuttle in Costa Rica.

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Flight

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