Guanacaste Airport (LIR) to Monteverde
134 km (83 miles)
Guanacaste Airport (LIR)
Liberia's international airport, closest to Guanacaste's beaches and the Nicoya Peninsula.
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Monteverde
A misty cloud forest hill town for canopy walks, zip-lines, and exceptional birdwatching.
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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.
Highways used
- Rt 21 Nicoya Peninsula Highway 14 km · 20 min
- Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 87 km · 1 hour 7 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
Daily shuttles available from Liberia airport and town center.
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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