Poás Volcano National Park to Guanacaste Airport (LIR)
220 km (137 miles)
Poás Volcano National Park
One of the world's largest active craters, an easy day trip above San José.
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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 Poás Volcano National Park, take Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for 22 km, Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for 157 km, then Nicoya Peninsula Highway (Route 21) for the final 10 km into Guanacaste Airport (LIR).
Highways used
- Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 22 km · 24 min
- Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 157 km · 2 hours 49 min
- Rt 21 Nicoya Peninsula Highway 10 km · 14 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
Private and shared shuttle services available; check with operators for current schedules and pricing.
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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