Route Pura Vida

La Fortuna to Guanacaste Airport (LIR)

157 km (98 miles)

Mountain landscape at La Fortuna, Costa Rica
From

La Fortuna

Base camp for Arenal Volcano, hot springs, and the country's biggest hanging-bridge 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: 157 km (98 mi)
Duration: ~3.5 hours

From La Fortuna, 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

Daily connections to Liberia airport. Beautiful Lake Arenal views.

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

Route: FON (La Fortuna) → LIR
Duration: 25 minutes

Note: Domestic flights in Costa Rica are short hops on small turboprops, with strict baggage limits and early check-in. Read more on flying in Costa Rica.

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