Route Pura Vida

Samara to Guanacaste Airport (LIR)

107 km (67 miles)

Beach scene at Samara, Costa Rica
From

Samara

A relaxed beach town with a calm, swimmable bay — great for families and first-time surfers.

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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: 107 km (67 mi)
Duration: ~2.5 hours

From Samara, take Nicoya Peninsula Highway (Route 21) for the full 67 km into Guanacaste Airport (LIR).

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: ~3 hours

Popular airport transfer route from Liberia. Several operators available.

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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