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Guanacaste Airport (LIR) to Manuel Antonio National Park

274 km (170 miles)

Guanacaste Airport (LIR) terminal, Costa Rica
From

Guanacaste Airport (LIR)

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

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Beach scene at Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica
To

Manuel Antonio National Park

Costa Rica's most-visited park, where rainforest spills onto white-sand beaches and four monkey species.

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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 274 km (170 mi)
Duration: ~6 hours

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 100 km into Manuel Antonio National Park.

Highways used

  • Rt 21 Nicoya Peninsula Highway 14 km · 21 min
  • Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 119 km · 1 hour 57 min
  • Rt 34 Costanera Sur 100 km · 1 hour 59 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: ~6.5 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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