Manuel Antonio to Guanacaste Airport (LIR)
271 km (168 miles)
Manuel Antonio
A small Pacific town famous for white-sand coves, sloths, and the country's most-visited national park.
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Guanacaste Airport (LIR)
Liberia's international airport, closest to Guanacaste's beaches and the Nicoya Peninsula.
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Rental Car
From Manuel Antonio, take Costanera Sur (Route 34) for 100 km, Caldera Highway (Route 27) for 29 km, Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for 119 km, then Nicoya Peninsula Highway (Route 21) for the final 10 km into Guanacaste Airport (LIR).
Highways used
- Rt 34 Costanera Sur 100 km · 1 hour 50 min
- Rt 27 Caldera Highway 29 km · 30 min
- Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 119 km · 1 hour 55 min
- Rt 21 Nicoya Peninsula Highway 10 km · 13 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
Full-day journey. Consider flying for convenience.
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
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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