Route Pura Vida

Nosara to Guanacaste Airport (LIR)

129 km (80 miles)

Beach scene at Nosara, Costa Rica
From

Nosara

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

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Guanacaste Airport (LIR) terminal, Costa Rica
To

Guanacaste Airport (LIR)

Liberia's international airport, closest to Guanacaste's beaches and the Nicoya Peninsula.

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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 129 km (80 mi)
Duration: ~3.5 hours

From Nosara, take Ruta del Sol (Route 160) for 17 km, then Nicoya Peninsula Highway (Route 21) for the final 67 km into Guanacaste Airport (LIR).

Highways used

  • Rt 160 Ruta del Sol 17 km · 25 min
  • Rt 21 Nicoya Peninsula Highway 67 km · 1 hour 20 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. Several operators offer daily service.

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: NOB (Nosara) → LIR
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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