Guanacaste Airport (LIR) to Jaco
200 km (124 miles)
Guanacaste Airport (LIR)
Liberia's international airport, closest to Guanacaste's beaches and the Nicoya Peninsula.
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Jaco
A high-energy surf town an hour from San José, with consistent waves and lively nightlife.
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Rental Car
From Guanacaste Airport (LIR), take Nicoya Peninsula Highway (Route 21) for 14 km, Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for 119 km, then Costanera Sur (Route 34) for the final 34 km into Jaco.
Highways used
- Rt 21 Nicoya Peninsula Highway 14 km · 20 min
- Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 119 km · 1 hour 53 min
- Rt 34 Costanera Sur 34 km · 50 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.
Shuttle
Long shuttle journey. Consider intermediate stops or alternative routes.
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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