Route Pura Vida

Guanacaste Airport (LIR) to Nosara

125 km (78 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 Nosara, Costa Rica
To

Nosara

A wellness-focused Pacific beach community known for surf, yoga, and protected jungle.

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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 125 km (78 mi)
Duration: ~3.5 hours

From Guanacaste Airport (LIR), take Nicoya Peninsula Highway (Route 21) for 63 km, then Ruta del Sol (Route 160) for the final 17 km into Nosara.

Highways used

  • Rt 21 Nicoya Peninsula Highway 63 km · 1 hour 20 min
  • Rt 160 Ruta del Sol 17 km · 24 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: ~4 hours

Popular airport transfer route from Liberia. Book in advance.

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: LIR → NOB (Nosara)
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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