Guanacaste Airport (LIR) to Tamarindo
65 km (40 miles)
From
Guanacaste Airport (LIR)
Liberia's international airport, closest to Guanacaste's beaches and the Nicoya Peninsula.
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To
Tamarindo
A lively Pacific beach town with reliable surf, sunset bars, and easy access to quiet coves nearby.
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Rental Car
Distance: 65 km (40 mi)
Duration: ~2 hours
From Guanacaste Airport (LIR), take Nicoya Peninsula Highway (Route 21) for the full 25 km into Tamarindo.
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: ~2.5 hours
Very popular airport transfer route. Many hotels offer pickup services.
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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