Route Pura Vida

Jaco to Guanacaste Airport (LIR)

198 km (123 miles)

Beach scene at Jaco, Costa Rica
From

Jaco

A high-energy surf town an hour from San José, with consistent waves and lively nightlife.

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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: 198 km (123 mi)
Duration: ~4 hours

From Jaco, take Costanera Sur (Route 34) for 34 km, Caldera Highway (Route 27) for 29 km, Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for 119 km, then Nicoya Peninsula Highway (Route 21) for the final 10 km into Guanacaste Airport (LIR).

Highways used

  • Rt 34 Costanera Sur 34 km · 44 min
  • Rt 27 Caldera Highway 29 km · 30 min
  • Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 119 km · 1 hour 55 min
  • Rt 21 Nicoya Peninsula Highway 10 km · 13 min

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: ~4.5 hours

Long shuttle journey. Consider intermediate stops.

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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