Guanacaste Airport (LIR) to Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
140 km (87 miles)
Guanacaste Airport (LIR)
Liberia's international airport, closest to Guanacaste's beaches and the Nicoya Peninsula.
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Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
10,500 hectares of primary cloud forest threaded with hanging bridges and elusive quetzals.
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Rental Car
From Guanacaste Airport (LIR), take Nicoya Peninsula Highway (Route 21) for 14 km, then Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for the final 87 km into Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve.
Highways used
- Rt 21 Nicoya Peninsula Highway 14 km · 21 min
- Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 87 km · 1 hour 9 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
Private and shared shuttle services available; check with operators for current schedules and pricing.
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